simplify the expression.
(5-5i)-(-4+6i)
A.-1 -8i
B.11 -2i
C.-11 +2i
D.9i

Question

simplify the expression.
(5-5i)-(-4+6i)
A.-1 -8i
B.11 -2i
C.-11 +2i
D.9i

anonymous · Answer

First distribute out the minus sign to the two terms in the parenthesis.
(5-5i)+4-6i 
then just simplify by combining like terms. 
5+4-5i-6i

anonymous · Answer

To simplify the expression, you combine like terms.

You can combine i's just as you would any other random variable.

5-5i +4 - 6i =

anonymous · Answer

so would it be 9i?
@user2486

anonymous · Answer

it actually appears to not be any of the 4 choices. try adding together the numbers like i put them.

anonymous · Answer

wait my bad i mean 11-2i?

anonymous · Answer

half way there try looking at your numbers again.

anonymous · Answer

ok so if i add them it would be 9-11i right?

anonymous · Answer

correct not sure why they didnt give you that as an option