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Perform the indicated operation (-2i+3i)+(-1-4i)

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Answer:

-1 -3i

Explanation:

It is unusual to have two imaginary terms grouped together like this. Taking the question at face value, we treat i as though it were a variable, and collect terms in the usual way.

(-2i +3i) +(-1 -4i) = i(-2+3-4) -1 = -1 -3i

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