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Question 88203: Could you please help me with this problem:
(3-5i)-(2-7i) Write the expression in the form a+bi, where a and b are real numbers. Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given expression

Distribute the negative

Group like terms (i.e. pair the real components with each other and pair the imaginary components with each other)

Combine like terms. So it is now in a%2Bbi form where a=1 and b=2