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Multiply and simplify the product.
(8 – 5i)^2
Select the product.

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Answer:

39 -80i

Explanation:

The binomial can be squared in the usual way. i² = -1 to simplify.

(8 -5i)² = 8² -2·8·(5i) +(5i)² = (64 -25) -80i

= 39 -80i

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