Answer
3
Work Step by Step
We are given the expression $(-2-3i)-(-5-3i)$. First, we must use the distributive property to simplify the right term.
$(-2-3i)-(-5-3i)=-2-3i+5+3i$
Next, we can group like terms and simplify.
$(-2+5)+(-3+3)i=3+0i=3$
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 7 - Section 7.7 - Complex Numbers - 7.7 Exercises - Page 491: 40
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