1. **State the problem:** Simplify the complex fraction $$\frac{3+2i}{4-i}$$ by dividing.
2. **Formula and rule:** To divide complex numbers, multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.
The conjugate of $$4 - i$$ is $$4 + i$$.
3. **Multiply numerator and denominator:**
$$\frac{3+2i}{4-i} \times \frac{4+i}{4+i} = \frac{(3+2i)(4+i)}{(4-i)(4+i)}$$
4. **Expand numerator:**
$$(3)(4) + (3)(i) + (2i)(4) + (2i)(i) = 12 + 3i + 8i + 2i^2$$
Since $$i^2 = -1$$, substitute:
$$12 + 3i + 8i + 2(-1) = 12 + 11i - 2 = 10 + 11i$$
5. **Expand denominator:**
$$(4)(4) + (4)(i) - (i)(4) - (i)(i) = 16 + 4i - 4i - i^2$$
Simplify:
$$16 + 0 - (-1) = 16 + 1 = 17$$
6. **Write the fraction:**
$$\frac{10 + 11i}{17} = \frac{10}{17} + \frac{11}{17}i$$
7. **Final answer:**
$$\boxed{\frac{10}{17} + \frac{11}{17}i}$$
Complex Division 0857A3
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