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### Multiplying Complex Numbers

**Problem Statement:**
Multiply the complex numbers:
\[ (-4 + 5i)(-6 + 6i) \]

Write your answer as a complex number in standard form.

**Solution:**
To multiply these two complex numbers, we use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials):

\[ (-4 + 5i)(-6 + 6i) = (-4)(-6) + (-4)(6i) + (5i)(-6) + (5i)(6i) \]

Breaking this down step by step:

1. \((-4)(-6) = 24\)
2. \((-4)(6i) = -24i\)
3. \((5i)(-6) = -30i\)
4. \((5i)(6i) = 30i^2\)

Since \(i^2 = -1\):

\[ 30i^2 = 30(-1) = -30\]

Now, combine all the real and imaginary parts:

\[ 24 - 30 + (-24i - 30i) \]

This simplifies to:

\[ (24 - 30) + (-54i) \]
\[ -6 - 54i \]

**Final Answer:**
\[ -6 - 54i \]

**Instructions:**
Enter your answer as a complex number in standard form in the provided text box.

**Visual Representation:**
On the page, there is a rectangular textbox followed by the "i" symbol indicating where to input the imaginary part of the complex number. Additionally, two small boxes with mathematical symbols can help format the complex number properly.

Would you like more practice on multiplying complex numbers or an explanation of another mathematical concept? Click "Continue" to proceed.
Transcribed Image Text:### Multiplying Complex Numbers **Problem Statement:** Multiply the complex numbers: \[ (-4 + 5i)(-6 + 6i) \] Write your answer as a complex number in standard form. **Solution:** To multiply these two complex numbers, we use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials): \[ (-4 + 5i)(-6 + 6i) = (-4)(-6) + (-4)(6i) + (5i)(-6) + (5i)(6i) \] Breaking this down step by step: 1. \((-4)(-6) = 24\) 2. \((-4)(6i) = -24i\) 3. \((5i)(-6) = -30i\) 4. \((5i)(6i) = 30i^2\) Since \(i^2 = -1\): \[ 30i^2 = 30(-1) = -30\] Now, combine all the real and imaginary parts: \[ 24 - 30 + (-24i - 30i) \] This simplifies to: \[ (24 - 30) + (-54i) \] \[ -6 - 54i \] **Final Answer:** \[ -6 - 54i \] **Instructions:** Enter your answer as a complex number in standard form in the provided text box. **Visual Representation:** On the page, there is a rectangular textbox followed by the "i" symbol indicating where to input the imaginary part of the complex number. Additionally, two small boxes with mathematical symbols can help format the complex number properly. Would you like more practice on multiplying complex numbers or an explanation of another mathematical concept? Click "Continue" to proceed.
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