206k views
5 votes
For i^2 =-1, (3-i)^2 = ?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 8-6i
D. 8 + 6i
E. 10-6i

User Joncarlo
by
4.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes
C. 8- 6i
(3- i) to the power of 2 (expand the expression)

9- 6 i + i to the power of 2
calculate

9 - 6i - 1
calculate

8- 6i.

User MikeW
by
4.5k points