Question

How do you simplify `(2-5i) - (7-2i)`?

Answer 1

`-5-3i`

Explanation:

When adding or subtracting complex numbers in rectangular form, you may add or subtract the real and imaginary parts separately.

`therefore (2-5i)-(7-2i)=(2-7)+i(-5-(-2))`

`=-5-3i`