Find real numbers a and b such that the equation is true.
$a + b i = - 8 + 18 i$
A) $a = - 12 , b = 22$
B) $a = - 10 , b = 20$
C) $a = - 11 , b = 21$
D) $a = - 9 , b = 19$
E) $a = - 8 , b = 18$

Question

Find real numbers a and b such that the equation is true. 
 $a + b i = - 8 + 18 i$  
A) $a = - 12 , b = 22$
B) $a = - 10 , b = 20$
C)  $a = - 11 , b = 21$
D) $a = - 9 , b = 19$
E) $a = - 8 , b = 18$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation $a + bi = -8 + 18i$ directly matches the form of a complex number, where $a = -8$ and $b = 18$, making choice E correct.

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