Problem 958

Subtract and simplify.

(6-i) – (8+5i)

 

Solution:-

 

First, remove the parentheses.

(6-i) – (8+ 5i) = 6 – i – 8 – 5i

Next, notice that 6 and -8 are like terms and –i and  -5i are like terms.

Combine like terms.

6 – I – 8 – 5i = -2 – 6i

(6 – i) + (8 + 5i) = -2 – 6i

 

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