If , where b is a real number, what is b? (Note: )
Options
A
-6
B
-3
C
3
D
6
Answer & Analysis
Answer
A
Analysis
According to the given information, we know that to multiply two complex numbers and come out with a real number, the complex numbers must be complex conjugates. So, the complex conjugate of 3 + 6i is 3 - 6i, so b must equal to -6.
We can test out if b = -6 can help us get 45.
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