SOLUTION: (5-8i)-(2+9i)

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Question 128864: (5-8i)-(2+9i)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285-8i%29-%282%2B9i%29 Start with the given expression


5-8i-2-9i Distribute the negative


%285-2%29%2B%28-8i-9i%29 Group like terms


3-17i Combine like terms