How do you simplify (1-4i)(2+i)?

hunterofdeath63

hunterofdeath63

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2022-01-16

How do you simplify (14i)(2+i)?

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Bubich13

Bubich13

Beginner2022-01-17Added 36 answers

Keep in mind that i2=1, and proceed, multiplying this with a method resembling FOIL:
(14i)(2+i)=1+i(4)(2)i4i2
1+i8i4i2
Combine the like terms in the middle.
17i4i2
17i(41)=57i
otoplilp1

otoplilp1

Beginner2022-01-18Added 41 answers

(14i)(2+i)=1×(2+i)4i×(2+i)
=1×2+1×i4i×24i×i
=2+i8i4i2=27i+4=67i

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