Question

How do you subtract the complex numbers `(6- 1i ) - ( 1- 5i )`?

Answer 1

See explanation.

Explanation:

To add (subtract) two complex numbers you add (subtract) their real and imaginary parts separately.

`(6-1i)-(1-5i)`

`=6-1i-1+5i`

`=6-1-1i+5i`

`=5+4i`