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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Operations with Complex Numbers

Question 16 • Fall 24 GMS Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections A

Subtract (3 + 2i) from (–9 – 8i).

Answer
A
–17 – 5i
B
–6 – 6i
C
–12 – 10i
D
12 + 10i

Explanation

Subtract (3 + 2i) from (−9 − 8i) by calculating (−9 − 8i) − (3 + 2i). Subtract the real parts and imaginary parts: (−9 − 3) + (−8 − 2)i = −12 − 10i. The correct choice is C, −12 − 10i.

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