Multiply the following complex numbers:(7 - 3i)(8 + 4i)A.44 + 4iB.68 - 4iC.68 + 4iD.44 - 4iSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
Question
Multiply the following complex numbers:(7 - 3i)(8 + 4i)A.44 + 4iB.68 - 4iC.68 + 4iD.44 - 4iSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
Solution
To multiply complex numbers, we use the distributive property, also known as the FOIL method. FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last.
First, we multiply the first terms in each binomial: 7 * 8 = 56
Next, we multiply the outer terms: 7 * 4i = 28i
Then, we multiply the inner terms: -3i * 8 = -24i
Finally, we multiply the last terms: -3i * 4i = -12i^2
Now, we combine like terms and remember that i^2 = -1: 56 + 28i - 24i -12(-1) = 56 + 4i + 12 = 68 + 4i
So, the answer is C. 68 + 4i.
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