Question

For i^2 =-1, (3-i)^2 = ? A. 8 B. 10 C. 8-6i D. 8 + 6i E. 10-6i

Answer 1

C. 8- 6i
(3- i) to the power of 2 (expand the expression)

9- 6 i + i to the power of 2
calculate

9 - 6i - 1
calculate

8- 6i.