SOLUTION: Write in standard form: (1+i)-(8+3i)

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Question 148305: Write in standard form: (1+i)-(8+3i)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2Bi%29-%288%2B3i%29 Start with the given expression.


1%2Bi-8-3i Distribute

%281-8%29%2B%28i-3i%29 Group like terms

-7-2i Combine like terms


Now the expression is in standard form a%2Bbi where a=-7 and b=-2