SOLUTION: (5-4i)+(9+8i) I need to know how to write the result in a+bi form. "i" always confuses me. thank you

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Question 135765: (5-4i)+(9+8i)
I need to know how to write the result in a+bi form. "i" always confuses me.
thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5-4i)+(9+8i)
= (5+9) + (-4i+8i)
= 14 + 4i
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Cheers,
Stan H.