SOLUTION: Simplify (3i - 2)^2

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Question 309358: Simplify (3i - 2)^2
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, stanbon:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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USe the FOIL method.
(3i - 2) (3i - 2) =
9(i^2) - 6i - 6i + 4
Remember that i^2 = -1
9(-1) - 12i + 4
-9 - 12i + 4 = -5 - 12i

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify (3i - 2)^2
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(3i)^2 - 2(3i)(2) + 2^2
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-9 - 12i + 4
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-5-12i
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Cheers,
Stan H.