Question

subtract. write the answer in standard form.
$(2 - 15i) - (4 + 5i) = $

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(2 - 15i) - 4 - 5i$

Step2: Combine real parts

$2 - 4 - 15i - 5i = -2 - 15i - 5i$

Step3: Combine imaginary parts

$-2 + (-15 - 5)i = -2 - 20i$

Answer:

$-2 - 20i$