Question

When added, what is the simplified form of (7 + 2i) + (3 + 6i)? Write the answer in standard form, a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

Answer 1

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Answer:

10 +8i

Explanation:

You add these the same way you would if they were considered to be polynomials.

(7 +2i) +(3 +6i) = (7 +3) +(2 +6)i = 10 +8i