Question

Subtract (3 + 2i) from (–9 – 8i).

–17 – 5i

–6 – 6i

–12 – 10i

12 + 10

Answer 1

-9-8i)-(3+2i)

= -9-8i-3-2i

Separate i and the numbers

= (-9-3)+(-8i-2i)

= -12-10i

Explanation:

Answer 2

-12 - 10i

Explanation:

We are subtracting 3 + 2i from -9 - 8i. Rewrite the left side as -3 - 2i and then ADD this result to -9 - 8i:

-9 - 8i

-3 -2i

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-12 - 10i