Question

How do you simplify `(- 8- 8i ) + 2- ( i )`?

Answer 1

`-6 - 9i`

Explanation:

Treat `i` as a regular variable and simplify the expression.

Remove parenthesis.
`-8 - 8i + 2 - i`

Reorder the terms for convenience.
`-8 +2 -8i -i`

Add/Subtract
`-6 - 9i`