Question

Simplify the expression (3 - 4i)(1 + 5i) - (2 - i). Show your work please! I have the answer: 21 + `12i but I need to show my work, thank you!

Answer 1

Answer:

21+12i i hope this will help you

Step-by-step explanation:

(3-4i)(1+5i)-(2-i)

=[3(1+5i)-4i(1+5i)]-(2-i)

=[3+15i-4i-20i²]-(2-i)

=(3+11i-20i²)-(2-i)

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=3+11i-20i²-2+i

=3+11i+1i-20i²-2

as we know that i²=-1

=3-20(-1)-2+12i

=3+20-2+12i

=21+12i