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Question 980626: Need to answer in a+bi form where a and b are real numbers. (5-6i)+(3-4i)
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(5-6i) + (3-4i) = (5+3) + (-6i-4i) = 8 + (-10)i.


Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5-6i)+(3-4i)

Remove the parentheses

5-6i+3-4i

Add the like terms 5 and 3 and get 8
Add the like terms -6i and -4i and get -10i

8-10i   Easy, huh?

Edwin