Question

Simplify the expression below as much as possible.

(7-i) + (5 + 3i) - (-3 + 2i)
A. 15
OB. 9
O C. 15-4i
OD. 9-4i

Answer 1

answer: 15

steps:

i means √-1

but in this problem treat

i like x

(7-i) + (5 + 3i) - (-3 + 2i) =

(7-i) + (5 + 3i) +3 - 2i

7-i + 5 + 3i +3 - 2i =

7-i + 5 + 3i +3 - 2i

7+5+3-i+3i-2i

7+5+3+2i-2i

7+5+3 =

15