How do you simplify #(12i)(3i)-(2i)(8-9i)#?
1 Answer
Sep 19, 2016
Explanation:
Perform the multiplication, distribute the brackets, collect like terms and simplify.
#rArr36i^2-16i+18i^2=54i^2-16i#
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#rArr54i^2-16i=-54-16i#