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Complex Numbers: Conjugate MCQ

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ConjugateEasyQuestion 230003

Question

The conjugate of z = 2 − 5i is:
  1. A
    2 + 5i
    Correct
  2. B
    −2 + 5i
  3. C
    −2 − 5i
  4. D
    5 + 2i

Correct answer

2 + 5i

Explanation

The conjugate of a + bi is a − bi. So conjugate of 2 − 5i is 2 + 5i.