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Find the product of the complex numbers (-5+ 8i) and (3 - 8i)

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Answer: 49+64i

Explanation:

Concept to know:

i=√-1

i²=-1

i³=-i


i^(4)=1

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(-5+8i)(3-8i)

=-15+40i+24i-64i²

=-15+64i-64i²

=-15+64i+64 (remember, i²=-1)

=49+64i

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