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Find the product of these complex numbers.(8 + 6i)(-5 + 7i) =A.-82 - 86iB.-82 + 26iC.2 + 26iD.2 - 86i

Find the product of these complex numbers.(8 + 6i)(-5 + 7i) =A.-82 - 86iB.-82 + 26iC-example-1
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Solution

Step 1:

Write the expression:

(8 + 6i)(-5 + 7i)

Step 2:


\begin{gathered} \left(8+6i\right)\left(-5+7i\right) \\ \\ 8*(-5)\text{ + 8 }*7i\text{ + 6i }*(-5)\text{ + 6i }*\text{ 7i} \\ \\ =\text{ -40 + 56i - 30i + 42i}^2 \\ \\ =\text{ -40 + 26i - 42} \\ \\ =\text{ - 82 + 26i} \end{gathered}

Final answer

B.

-82 + 26i

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