Ti 89, Solving multiple equations with complex numbers

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The user is attempting to solve two equations involving complex numbers on a TI-89 calculator using the cSolve method but encounters an error indicating too many arguments. They realize that the correct format for complex numbers is a + b*i, not a + b*J. Additionally, they discover that the variables 'a' and 'b' cannot be used as algebraic variables in their calculator, which is causing the issue. The user finds that using different variable names resolves the problem. This highlights the importance of adhering to the calculator's syntax and variable restrictions when solving equations.
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So, I know how to solve multiple equations using the cSolve method on the ti 89, but for some reason when I try to solve the following...

80a + 240b = 0 and (80+J79.975)a-80b = 50 by using the following syntax...


cSolve(80a + 240b = 0 and (80+J79.975)a-80b = 50 ,{a,b})

I get a message saying that there are too many arguements, what am I doing wrong?

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Can anyone helpme with this? I am not having any luck at all, is this even possible?
 
When all else fails, try reading the instructions.

The proper complex number has a format of a + b*i, not a + b*J
 
I know that haha, as it turns out, in my calculator for some reason you cannot use a and b as algebraic variables, it works perfectly fine using any other variable XD
 
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