Math Problem Statement

Distribute to simplify the expression (3i + 4)(-2i - 5).

Solution

Let's distribute the terms in the expression (3i+4)(2i5)(3i + 4)(-2i - 5) step by step.

We will apply the distributive property, also known as the FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last), to expand this expression:

  1. First: Multiply the first terms in each binomial:
    3i×2i=6i23i \times -2i = -6i^2 Since i2=1i^2 = -1, this becomes:
    6i2=6-6i^2 = 6 (because 1×6=6-1 \times -6 = 6)

  2. Outer: Multiply the outer terms:
    3i×5=15i3i \times -5 = -15i

  3. Inner: Multiply the inner terms:
    4×2i=8i4 \times -2i = -8i

  4. Last: Multiply the last terms in each binomial:
    4×5=204 \times -5 = -20

Now, combine all the terms:

6+(15i)+(8i)206 + (-15i) + (-8i) - 20

Simplify:

620+(15i8i)=1423i6 - 20 + (-15i - 8i) = -14 - 23i

So, the simplified expression is:

1423i-14 - 23i

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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