Chapter 6.5, Problem 29E

To determine

Evaluate: $(4+2i)-(6+4i)$ .

Answer to Problem 29E

  $-2-2i$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Given expression: $(4+2i)-(6+4i)$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow (4+2i)-(6+4i)\\ \Rightarrow 4+2i-6-4i\\ \Rightarrow 4-6+2i-4i\\ \Rightarrow -2-2i\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the value of given expression after evaluating is equal to $-2-2i$ .