Question

Simplify (9 - 5i) - (4 + 10i)

Answer 1

(9 - 5i) - (4 + 10i)


9 - 5i - 4 - 10i


Now combine the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.

Answer 2

Real parts: 9-4 = ???

Imaginary parts: -5i - 10i = ???

Answer 3

how do you combine the imaginary parts??? just add the numbers and forget about the i?

Answer 4

yes, so you basically say -5-10 and you stick an "i" at the end of the result

Answer 5

oh okay so my answer to the problem would be 5-15i?

Answer 6

you got it

Answer 7

thankyou

Answer 8

you're welcome