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For i = √−1 , what is the sum (7 + i) + (−8 + 9i ) ? √ is the square root symbol.

A) −1 + 12i
B) −1 − 6i
C) 15 + 12i
D) 15 − 6i

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Question is incomplete, complete question is given below;

For i = √−1 , what is the sum (7 + 3i) + (−8 + 9i ) ? √ is the square root symbol.

Answer:

A) −1 + 12i

Explanation:

Given,


i = √(-1 )

We have to find the sum of
(7+3i)+(-8+9i).

Solution,

Firstly we Substitute the the value of 'i' in given expression.


(7 + 3√(-1)) + (-8 + 9√(-1) )

On combining the like terms, we get;


7+(-8)+3√(-1)+9√(-1)

On we use the addition property of equality and get;


-1+12√(-1)

Since
√(-1) = i

Then we can say that;


-1+12√(-1) =
-1+12i

Hence The sum of
(7+3i)+(-8+9i) is
-1+12i.

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