Q. Multiply and simplify the following complex numbers:(1−4i)⋅(−4+2i)
Distribute terms: Distribute each term in the first complex number by each term in the second complex number.(1−4i)(−4+2i)=1(−4)+1(2i)+(−4i)(−4)+(−4i)(2i)
Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication for each term.1⋅(−4)=−41⋅(2i)=2i(−4i)⋅(−4)=16i(−4i)⋅(2i)=−8i2
Combine like terms: Combine like terms and remember that i2=−1.−4+2i+16i−8(−1)=−4+18i+8
Add real and imaginary parts: Add the real parts and the imaginary parts.(−4+8)+(2i+16i)=4+18i
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