Question

What is the sum of 12 – 5i and –3 + 4i?

A. –16 + 63i
B. 9 – i
C. 9 – 9i
D. 15 – 9i

Answer 1

B. 9 - i

Explanation:

Combine the real and imaginary parts in numbers 12 - 5i and -3 + 4i

(12 + 5i) + (-3 + 4i)

12 - 3 + (-5 + 4)i

Add 12 to -3. Add -5 to 4.

9 + (-i)

9 - i