Q. Multiply and simplify the following complex numbers:(4+4i)⋅(−2−5i)
Distribute terms: Distribute each term of the first complex number by each term of the second complex number.(4+4i)×(−2−5i)=4×(−2)+4×(−5i)+4i×(−2)+4i×(−5i)
Multiply real and imaginary parts: Multiply the real parts and the imaginary parts.4⋅(−2)=−8 (Real part)4⋅(−5i)=−20i (Imaginary part)4i⋅(−2)=−8i (Imaginary part)4i⋅(−5i)=−20i2 (Since i2=−1, this becomes a real part)
Combine and simplify: Combine like terms and simplify.−8 (Real part from step 2) + (−20i−8i) (Sum of Imaginary parts from step 2) - 20i2 (Real part from step 2, remembering that i2=−1)−8−28i+20(−1)
Add real numbers: Simplify the expression by combining real parts and imaginary parts. −8−28i−20
Write final answer: Add the real numbers together.−8−20=−28
Write final answer: Add the real numbers together.−8−20=−28Write the final answer in the form of a complex number a+bi.−28−28i
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