Math Problem Statement
Distribute to simplify the expression (3i + 4)(-2i - 5).
Solution
Let's distribute the terms in the expression step by step.
We will apply the distributive property, also known as the FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last), to expand this expression:
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First: Multiply the first terms in each binomial:
Since , this becomes:
(because ) -
Outer: Multiply the outer terms:
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Inner: Multiply the inner terms:
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Last: Multiply the last terms in each binomial:
Now, combine all the terms:
Simplify:
So, the simplified expression is:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Complex Numbers
Distributive Property
Formulas
Distributive Property: (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd
i^2 = -1
Theorems
Properties of Complex Numbers
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12