To find the value of m and n set the real parts equal to each other and the imaginary parts equal to each other and then solve the two equations.
\Real parts:
\Imaginary parts:
\Solve the two equations by substitute or elimination method
\Consider the equation .
Apply subtraction property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Subtract 4n from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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Substitute in equation
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Distribute terms using distributive property: .
(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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(Subtract 26 from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Subtract:
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Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by negative 11)
(Cancel common terms)
Substitute in equation
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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The value of m and n are respectively.