Answer:
... with a compound sentence, there are two simple (independent) sentences connected together with a coordinating conjunction, whereas with a compound-complex sentence, there are NOT ONLY two simple sentences connected together as described, BUT there ALSO is a dependent clause included in the mix.
Step-by-step explanation:
Ex:
compound =
I will get married to a beautiful woman, and we will have three children.
compound-complex:
After I graduate from high school, I will get married to a beautiful woman, and we will have three children.