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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Operations with Complex Numbers

Question 9 • Fall 24 GMS Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections A

What is the additive inverse of –2 + 8i?

Answer
A
2 + 8i
B
–2 – 8i
C
2 – 8i
D
–2 + 8i

Explanation

The additive inverse is the number that adds to the original number to make 0. Negate both parts of –2 + 8i: –(–2 + 8i) = 2 – 8i. Therefore, the additive inverse is 2 – 8i, choice C.

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