For what real number k does the product (25+ki)(3+2i) equal a real number?
(25 + ki)(3 + 2i) = 75 + 50i + 3ki + 2ki2 = 75 + 50i + 3ki - 2k
Let's find what value of k makes 50i + 3ki = 0
50i + 3ki = 0
i(50 + 3k) = 0
50 + 3k = 0
3k = -50
k = -503
When k = -503 , (25 + ki)(3 + 2i) is a real number.
Thanks :)