How do you simplify #(4-8i) + (-13+23i)# and write in a+bi form?
1 Answer
Feb 9, 2016
-9 + 15i
Explanation:
To add/subtract complex numbers , collect the real parts together and the imaginary parts together.
If (a + bi) and (c + di) represent 2 complex numbers then
a + bi + c + di =( a + c )+ (b+d)i
and a + bi - (c+ di) = (a-c) + ( b - d)i
hence 4 - 8i - 13 + 23i = - 9 + 15i
