

Multiply complex numbers 5+6i and 5-6i in the same way as you multiply binomials.

By definition, i² is -1.

Do the multiplications.

Now cancel -30i & +30i

Now the equation becomes

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small frames ($8): s
large frames ($15): L
Cost: 8s + 15L = 239 ⇒ 1(8s + 15L = 239) ⇒ 8s + 15L = 239
Quantity: s + L = 22 ⇒ -8( s + L = 22) ⇒ <u> -8s -8 L = -176 </u>
7L = 63
L = 9
Quantity: s + L = 22 ⇒ s + (9) = 22 ⇒ s = 13
Answer: 13 small frames, 9 Large frames