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Let r= (4+i) and s= 1-i. What is the value of r2-s?

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Answer:

r^2 - s = 14 + 9i

Explanation:

r^2 = 4^2 + 8i + i^2

r^2 = 16 + 8i - 1

r^2 = 15 + 8i

r^2 - s = 15 + 8i - (1 - i)

r^2 - s = 15 + 8i - 1 + i

r^2 - s = 14 + 9i

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