If z = 1 + 2i, what is z̅ (the conjugate of z)?

1 + 2i

1 - 2i

-1 + 2i

-1 - 2i

Answer and Solution

B. 1 - 2i

The conjugate z̅ = 1 - 2i changes the sign of the imaginary part.

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