Question

umbers
Multiply and simplify the product.
(8 – 5i)^2
Select the product.

Answer 1

Answer:

  39 -80i

Step-by-step explanation:

The binomial can be squared in the usual way. i² = -1 to simplify.

  (8 -5i)² = 8² -2·8·(5i) +(5i)² = (64 -25) -80i

  = 39 -80i