Question

What is the additive inverse of the complex number –8 + 3i?

Answer 1

Answer:

8-3i

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Choices:
–8 – 3i
–8 + 3i
8 – 3i
8 + 3i

The additive inverse of the complex number a + bi is -(a+bi) = -a - bi

In this case, a = -8 and b = 3i

a + bi = -8 + 3i
additive inverse is:  -(-8+3i) = +8 - 3i

The additive inverse of the complex number -8 + 3i is 8 - 3i. The 3rd choice.