To combine the terms \( 5i \) and \( 3i \), you simply add the coefficients of \( i \).
\[ 5i + 3i = (5 + 3)i = 8i \]
So, the equivalent sum is \( 8i \).
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To combine the terms \( 5i \) and \( 3i \), you simply add the coefficients of \( i \).
\[ 5i + 3i = (5 + 3)i = 8i \]
So, the equivalent sum is \( 8i \).