Question

Simplify the given expression. (4 + 2i) - (1 - 7i) (2 points)

Answer 1

The final answer is 3+9i

Answer 2

3+9i

Explanation:

The given expression is

(4 + 2i) - (1 - 7i)

Expand the parenthesis to obtain;

4 + 2i-1 + 7i

Group the imaginary parts and the real number parts separately to obtain;

4 -1+ 2i+ 7i

Combine the similar terms to get;

3+ 9i