Question

Simplify (-4 + 5i) + 2(1 + 3i). Enter your answer in the form a + bi.

Answer 1

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

• Distribute 2 inside the parentheses.

(-4 + 5i) + 2 + 6i

• Combine like terms.

-2 + 11i

• is your answer.