How do you simplify #(5- 10i) - (2+i)#? Precalculus Complex Numbers in Trigonometric Form Multiplication of Complex Numbers 1 Answer Yonas Yohannes Jan 20, 2016 #5-i10) - (2 +i) = (3 - i11) # Explanation: Simply add the real and imaginary part... #(5-i10) - (2 +i) = (3 - i11) # Answer link Related questions How do I multiply complex numbers? How do I multiply complex numbers in polar form? What is the formula for multiplying complex numbers in trigonometric form? How do I use the modulus and argument to square #(1+i)#? What is the geometric interpretation of multiplying two complex numbers? What is the product of #3+2i# and #1+7i#? How do I use DeMoivre's theorem to solve #z^3-1=0#? How do I find the product of two imaginary numbers? How do you simplify #(2+4i)(2-4i)#? How do you multiply #(-2-8i)(6+7i)#? See all questions in Multiplication of Complex Numbers Impact of this question 1903 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License