Subjects algebra

Complex Subtraction 6Ccab9

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1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $ (3+2i) - (8-5i) $. 2. **Recall the rule for subtraction of complex numbers:** $ (a+bi) - (c+di) = (a-c) + (b-d)i $ 3. **Apply the rule:** $$ (3+2i) - (8-5i) = (3-8) + (2 - (-5))i $$ 4. **Simplify the real and imaginary parts:** $$ = -5 + (2 + 5)i $$ 5. **Final simplified form:** $$ = -5 + 7i $$ So, the answer is $-5 + 7i$.