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Simplify (−8 + 8i) − (5 + 4i).

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So this is how you would do this

(-8 + 8i) - (5 + 4i)

Distribute the negative and take away parenthesis

-8 + 8i -5 -4i

add like terms

4i - 13

or

-13 + 4i
User KVNA
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Hey there!

Simplify (−8 + 8i) − (5 + 4i).


( - 8 + 8i) - ( 5 + 4i) =
( - 13 + 4i)

Hope this helps.
~Jurgen
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