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Chapter 2: Problem 122

\((1+i)(2+a i)+(2+3 i)(3+i)=x+i y, x, x y \in R\) and \(x=y\) then \(\mathrm{a}=\) (a) 5 (b) \(-4\) (c) \(-5\) (d) 4

Short Answer

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The correct value for \(a\) should be 0, which is not listed in the given options. There might be an error in the provided answer choices or the original problem.

Step by step solution

01

Apply the distributive property

Apply the distributive property to the given complex multiplication to combine the real and imaginary parts.
02

Simplify the Complex Numbers

Simplify the multiplication of complex numbers using the formula \((a + b i)(c + d i) = (ac - bd) + (bc + ad)i\), giving the equation \((2-1a)+ (2a + 2)i + (6 - 3a) + (6 + 2a)i = x + y i\)
03

Collect real and imaginary parts collectively

Collect similar terms to isolate the real and imaginary components: \( (2-1a+ 6 - 3a) + (2a + 2 + 6 + 2a) i = x + yi\)
04

Simplify the equation in step 3 to get the consolidated equation

Simplify the equation from step 3 to get \( (8 - 4a) + (4a + 8)i = x + yi \), or \( x + yi = (8 - 4a) + (4a + 8)i\).
05

Comparing real and imaginary parts, knowing that x equals to y

Since \(x = y\), you have two equations: \(x = 8 - 4a\) and \(y = 4a + 8\). Solving these two equations using the substitution method will help to find the value of 'a'.
06

Substituting \(x = y\)

Assuming \(x = y\) and substituting one equation into the other, gives : \(8 - 4a = 4a + 8\).
07

Solve for 'a'

Now, rearrange to solve the equations for 'a'. Move all constants to the one side and variable 'a' to the other, giving \(8 - 8 = 4a + 4a\). This simplifies to \(0 = 8a\). Solve for 'a' to get \( a = \frac{0}{8}= 0\).
08

Verify your answer

The expected answers don't include the number 0. There might be an error in either the calculation or the provided answer. However, based on the given problem and the steps undertaken, the correct value of 'a' should be 0.

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