Question

subtract.
$(2 + 4i) - (-2 - i)$
$(2 + 4i) - (-2 - i) = \square$
(simplify your answer. type your answer in the form $a + bi$.)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(2 + 4i) + 2 + i$

Step2: Combine real parts

$2 + 2 = 4$

Step3: Combine imaginary parts

$4i + i = 5i$

Step4: Combine results

$4 + 5i$

Answer:

$4 + 5i$