Question

subtract and simplify.
(6-i)-(7+4i)

I got the answer of 37+17i. is that right?

Answer 1

distribute the negative sign and what do you have?

Answer 2

no! where does your 37 come form?

Answer 3

open the parenthesis first

Answer 4

Distribute the negative sign to get 6-i-7-4i.
Now simplify

Answer 5

6-i-7-4i=(6-7)-（i+4i）so it's -1-5i

Answer 6

(6-i)-(7+4i) =6-i-7-4i= -1-5i is the ans

Answer 7

okay i did the multiplying and then subtracting. but this does make more sense. thank you.

Answer 8

you got to be more careful reading the question

Answer 9

yes I do. I get in a hurry to get the work done and then miss the key word.