How do you simplify #(8 - 3i) + (-6 + 2i)#? Precalculus Complex Numbers in Trigonometric Form Complex Number Plane 1 Answer Zack M. Feb 1, 2016 #(8-3i)+(-6+2i)=2-i# Explanation: Remove the parenthesis and convert like terms. #(8-3i) + (-6+2i)# #=8-3i-6+2i# #=8-6-3i+2i# #=2-i# Answer link Related questions What is the complex number plane? Which vectors define the complex number plane? What is the modulus of a complex number? How do I graph the complex number #3+4i# in the complex plane? How do I graph the complex number #2-3i# in the complex plane? How do I graph the complex number #-4+2i# in the complex plane? How do I graph the number 3 in the complex number plane? How do I graph the number #4i# in the complex number plane? How do I use graphing in the complex plane to add #2+4i# and #5+3i#? How do I use graphing in the complex plane to subtract #3+4i# from #-2+2i#? See all questions in Complex Number Plane Impact of this question 2838 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License