Question

Perform the operation and write the result in standard form.
−6i(8 − i)

Answer 1

Explanation:

-6i(8 - i) = -6i(8) - (-6i)(i) = -48i + 6i^2

Recall that i^2 = -1, so we can substitute that in:

-6i(8 - i) = -48i + 6(-1) = -48i - 6

The result is -48i - 6 in standard form.