How do you simplify # (-3-3i) - (5-5i)#?
1 Answer
Jan 2, 2016
Explanation:
Complex numbers can be added like anything else. This expression is no different than
#(-3-3x)-(5-5x)#
The only potential stumbling blocks are positives/negatives and combining like terms.
First, distribute the negative sign into the second pair of parentheses.
#(-3-3i)+(-5+5i)#
From here, add the constants and imaginary parts separately.
#(-3-5)+(-3i+5i)#
#-8+2i#