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Simplifying - Solution and Explanation
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Hello! So...
We are given the following:

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1. Simplify the given expression.

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2. Group the like terms.

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3. Add similar elements (
).

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4. Add the numbers (
).

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5. Remove the parentheses (
).

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6. Group the like terms.

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7. Add similar elements (
).

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8. Add the numbers (
).

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9. Rewrite in standard complex form.

^Hence, our solution.
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