Step 1: Multiply by the conjugate of the denominator
To simplify the complex number and find its conjugate, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, (4 + 3i):
(2 + 5i) / (4 - 3i) × (4 + 3i) / (4 + 3i)
Step 2: Simplify the denominator
The denominator becomes:
(4 - 3i)(4 + 3i) = 4² - (3i)² = 16 - (-9) = 16 + 9 = 25
Step 3: Simplify the numerator
Now, simplify the numerator:
(2 + 5i)(4 + 3i) = 2(4 + 3i) + 5i(4 + 3i) = 8 + 6i + 20i + 15i² Since i² = -1, we get: = 8 + 6i + 20i - 15 = -7 + 26i
Step 4: Combine the results
Now, the complex number is:
(-7 + 26i) / 25
Step 5: Conjugate of the complex number
The conjugate of a complex number a + bi is a - bi. Therefore, the conjugate of (-7 + 26i) / 25 is:
(-7 - 26i) / 25
Thus, the correct answer is:
b) (-7 - 26i) / 25.



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