Question

Simplify the given expression below:

(1 + 3i) + (2 − 5i)

A.) −1 − 2i
B.) 3 − 2i
C.) 4 − 3i
D.) 5 + 6i

Answer 1

It would be: (1 + 3i) + (2 - 5i)
= 3 + 3i - 5i
= 3 - 2i

In short, Your Answer would be Option B

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Answer 2

The expression (1 + 3i) + (2 − 5i) is equivalent to 3 -2i .

Option (B) is correct .

Explanation:

As the expression given in the question be.

= (1 + 3i) + (2 − 5i)

Open the bracket

= 1 + 3i + 2 - 5i

Simplify the above

= 1 + 2 + 3i - 5i

= 3 -2i

Therefore the expression (1 + 3i) + (2 − 5i) is equivalent to 3 -2i .

Option (B) is correct .