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Perform the indicated operation. (-3 + 5i) - (7 + 9i)

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Answer:

-10 -4i

Explanation:

To subtract complex numbers, subtract the real parts.

-3 -7 = -10

and then the complex parts.

5i-9i = -4i


(-3 + 5i) - (7 + 9i) = -10 -4i

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