Is the work shown below correct? Explain your answer.(11 + 2i ) – (3 – 10i ) = 11 + 2i – 3 – 10i = (11 – 3) + (2i – 10i) = 8 – 8i

Answer:

The work shown is not correct. When the distributive property was used, the –10i should have changed to +10i, making the sum 8 + 12i.