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If the conjugate of $(x+i y)(1-2 i)$ be $1+i$, then
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Options:
  • A $x=\frac{1}{5}$
  • B $y=\frac{3}{5}$
  • C $x+i y=\frac{1-i}{1-2 i}$
  • D $x-i y=\frac{1-i}{1+2 i}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $x+i y=\frac{1-i}{1-2 i}$
Given that $\bar{(x+i y)(1-2 i)}=1+i$
$\Rightarrow \quad x-i y=\frac{1+i}{1+2 i} \Rightarrow x+i y=\frac{1-i}{1-2 i}$

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