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Simplify (3+4i)-(4-2i)

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Answer:

-1 + 6i

Explanation:

Complex number addition & subtraction:

Subtract/add the imaginary parts and then add real parts.

Open the parenthesis by multiplying the each term of 4 - 2i by (-1)

3 + 4i - (4 - 2i) = 3 + 4i - 4 + 2i

= 3 - 4 + 4i + 2i

= -1 + 6i

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