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Subtract the following complex numbers: (4+4i)-(13+17i) ??

Subtract the following complex numbers: (4+4i)-(13+17i) ??-example-1
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Before combining the real parts and the imaginary parts, line them up vertically as follows:

4 + 4i

-13 - 17i

-------------- Now add up each column.

-9 - 13i (Answer A)

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Answer:

A ) -9 - 13 i.

Explanation:

Given : (4 + 4i) - (13 + 17i) .

To find : subtract the following complex numbers.

Solution : We have given (4 + 4i) - (13 + 17i) .

On removing the parenthesis

4 + 4 i - 13 - 17i.

On combine real part and complex part.

4 - 13 + 4i - 17 i.

-9 - 13 i.

Therefore, A ) -9 - 13 i.

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