Question

Subtract (3 + 2i) from (–9 – 8i).

Answer 1

(-9-8i)-(3+2i) = -12-10i

(3+2i)-(-9-8i) = 12+10i

You can solve by distributing the -1 and then foiling: front, outer, inner, last. Using PEMDAS as the order to solve will help as well.

Answer 2

the answer would be -12-10i