SOLUTION: Will you please show me how to write (14+2i)+(1-4i)in a+-bi form?

Algebra ->  Complex Numbers Imaginary Numbers Solvers and Lesson -> SOLUTION: Will you please show me how to write (14+2i)+(1-4i)in a+-bi form?      Log On


   

Question 609789: Will you please show me how to write (14+2i)+(1-4i)in a+-bi form?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(14+2i)+(1-4i)

14+2i+1-4i

(14+1)+(2i-4i)

15-2i


So (14+2i)+(1-4i) in a+bi form is 15-2i where a = 15 and b = -2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, please consider visiting my website: http://www.freewebs.com/jimthompson5910/home.html and making a donation. Thank you

Jim
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------