Question

simplify and write answer in standard form (a+bi)
3-(-2+3i)+(-5+i)

Answer 1

just combine like terms

Answer 2

you have 3+2-3i-5+i

Answer 3

So you know what 3+2-5 is
and you know what -3i+i is

Answer 4

so -2i?

Answer 5

yes because 3+2-5 is definitely 0
and -3i+i=-2i
and 0-2i is still -2i

Answer 6

but the answer key my teacher gave us said the answer was 0? I am confused

Answer 7

your teacher made a boo boo

Answer 8

or the wrong problem is posted

Answer 9

Oh, she probably made an mistake. Thanks for the help :)