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Perform the indicated operation and write the result in the form a + bi for the expression 2(i - 14) - i(i+1).

a) -2 - 29i
b) 2 - 29i
c) -29 - 2i
d) 29 - 2i

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Final answer:

To simplify the given expression, distribute and combine like terms, and simplify further. The resulting expression is -29 + i, in the form a + bi.

Step-by-step explanation:

To perform the indicated operation, we start by simplifying the expression:

2(i - 14) - i(i+1)

Distribute 2 to (i - 14): 2i - 28 - i(i+1)

Distribute -i to (i+1): 2i - 28 - i^2 - i

Combine like terms: i^2 - i + 2i - 28

Simplify further: i^2 + i - 28

Since i^2 equals -1, we have: -1 + i - 28

Combine like terms: -29 + i

The result is -29 + i, which is in the form a + bi.

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