Q. Multiply and simplify the following complex numbers:(−3−2i)⋅(−4+2i)
Distribute terms in complex numbers: Distribute each term in the first complex number by each term in the second complex number.(−3−2i)(−4+2i)=(−3)(−4)+(−3)(2i)+(−2i)(−4)+(−2i)(2i)
Multiply real and imaginary parts: Multiply the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.(−3)⋅(−4)=12 (Real part)(−3)⋅(2i)=−6i (Imaginary part)(−2i)⋅(−4)=8i (Imaginary part)(−2i)⋅(2i)=−4i2 (Real part, because i2=−1)
Combine like terms: Combine like terms (real with real and imaginary with imaginary).Real parts: 12+(−4i2)=12−4(−1)=12+4=16Imaginary parts: −6i+8i=2i
Write final answer as a complex number: Write the final answer as a complex number (a+bi).Final answer: 16+2i
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