Question

Subtract the following complex numbers: (4+4i)-(13+17i) ??

Answer 1

Answer:

A ) -9 - 13 i.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  : (4 + 4i) - (13 + 17i) .

To find : subtract the following complex numbers.

Solution : We have given (4 + 4i) - (13 + 17i) .

On removing the parenthesis

4 + 4 i - 13 - 17i.

On combine real part and complex part.

4 - 13 + 4i - 17 i.

-9 - 13 i.

Therefore, A ) -9 - 13 i.

Answer 2

Before combining the real parts and the imaginary parts, line them up vertically as follows:

 4   +   4i

-13   -  17i

--------------            Now add up each column.

 -9 - 13i   (Answer A)