Question

Consider the complex number z = -7 + 5i.

The real part of the complex number is _____.
(-2, 5i, 5, or 7)

The imaginary part of the complex number is _____.
(-2, 5i, 5, or 7)

Answer 1

The real part of the complex number is -7

The imaginary part of the complex number is 5

Answer 2

-7 is the real part

5i is the imaginary part

Explanation:

z = -7 + 5i

i is the imaginary number

-7 is the real part

5i is the imaginary part