Write the product in standard form.
-(6 - 8i)(3 - 8i)
A) -46 - 72i
B) 64i2 - 72i + 18
C) -46 + 72i
D) 82 + 24i

Name: Write the product in standard form. -(6 - 8i)(3 - 8i) A) -46 - 72i B) 64i2 - 72i + 18 C) -46 + 72i D) 82 + 24i
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To multiply two complex numbers, use the distributive property (FOIL method): (6 - 8i)(3 - 8i) = 18 - 48i - 24i + 64i^2. Since i^2 = -1, this simplifies to 18 - 72i - 64 = -46 - 72i.

Write the Product in Standard Form