Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:
-5j + (-2j) + 3

Answer 1

3 - 7j

Explanation:

-5j + -2j + 3

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-7j + 3 [or vice versa, like in the above answer]

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Answer 2

-5j+(-2j)+3

+positive sign and - negative sign = - negative sign

-5j-2j+3

= -7j+3