Question

simplify the following expression.
$(17 + 16i) + (12 - 14i)$
answer

Explanation:

Step1: Group real and imaginary terms

$(17 + 12) + (16i - 14i)$

Step2: Calculate real part sum

$17 + 12 = 29$

Step3: Calculate imaginary part sum

$16i - 14i = 2i$

Step4: Combine results

$29 + 2i$

Answer:

$29 + 2i$