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Simplify the expression: (5 - 4i) (6 - 2i).

Simplify the expression: (5 - 4i) (6 - 2i).-example-1
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Answer:

22 - 34i

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User Dinho
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Answer:

22 - 34i

Explanation:

note that i² = - 1

Given

(5 - 4i)(6 - 2i) ← expand factors using FOIL

= 30 - 10i - 24i + 8i²

= 30 - 10i - 24i - 8 ← collect like terms

22 - 34i

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