Question

simplify the expression: (-2i)(8i)

Answer 1

we are asked to simplify the expression (-2i)(8i). i is equal to square root of -1. hence when i is multiplied to another i, then the answer is equal to -1. -2 multiplied to 8 is equal to -16. Taking account of the negative 1, the answer to this problem then is equal to 16. 

Answer 2

Answer:

16.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  :  (-2i)(8i).

To find : simplify the expression.

Solution : We have given (-2i)(8i).

We need to simply multiply it .

-2i * 8 i .

- 16 i².

As we know that i² = - 1.

- 16(-1) .

16.

Therefore, 16.