Answer:
34
Explanation:
They gave us -3+5i.
The conjugate of -3+5i is
-3 - 5i
You use the same numbers -3 and 5i, but with a minus sign instead of a plus.
Then multiply them together.
(-3 + 5i)(-3 - 5i)
-3•-3 + 15i - 15i - 25i^2
= 9 - 25i^2
Remember i^2 is -1.
= 9 - 25(-1)
= 9 + 25
= 34
Shortcut version:
When you multiply a complex number and its conjugate, square both numbers and add them together.
3^2 + 5^2
= 9 + 25
= 34