Question

Simplify. (1 + i)(1 - i) A) -2 B) -1 C) 0 D) 2

Answer 1

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Answer:

D. 2

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

a=1, b=1

`1^2+1^2`

Then, you add by the numbers from left to right.

1+1=2

Final answer is 2.

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-Charlie

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