Q. Multiply and simplify the following complex numbers:(2−i)⋅(−3+2i)
Distribute terms in complex numbers: Distribute each term in the first complex number by each term in the second complex number.(2−i)(−3+2i)=2(−3)+2(2i)+(−i)(−3)+(−i)(2i)
Perform multiplication for each term: Perform the multiplication for each term.2⋅(−3)=−62⋅(2i)=4i(−i)⋅(−3)=3i(−i)⋅(2i)=−2i2
Replace i2 with −1: Remember that i2=−1, so replace i2 with −1 in the expression.−2i2=−2∗(−1)=2
Combine like terms: Combine like terms.(−6)+(4i)+(3i)+(2)=−6+2+7i=−4+7i
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