Addition and Subtraction

Subtraction

Example 2

Simplify the following expression

exp2-correction

Step 1. Simplify the radicals using imaginary numbers.

sub ex 2-2

Step 2. Change the signs of the second complex number and clear the parentheses.

sub ex 2-3

Step 3. Combine like terms and simplify.

sub ex 2-4

To learn more about adding and subtracting complex numbers, select the following link:

Complex Operations