SOLUTION: Can you please help me with this problem: (5- the square root of negative 36) + (3- the square root of negative 16) I know these negative square roots are imaginary numbers, I

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Question 129251: Can you please help me with this problem:
(5- the square root of negative 36) + (3- the square root of negative 16)
I know these negative square roots are imaginary numbers, I just don't understand how to solve them. Thank you for your time.
-Leah
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, stanbon:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5-sqrt-36)+(3-sqrt-16)
5-6i+3-4i
8-10i
2(4-5i)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5- the square root of negative 36) + (3- the square root of negative 16)
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(5 - 6i) + (3 - 4i)
=8 - 10i
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Cheers,
Stan H.