Question

Add the complex numbers 5 - 12i and 3 - 7i.

Answer 1

Given:

There are two complex numbers given as below

$\begin{gathered} a=5-12i \\ b=3-7i \end{gathered}$

Required:

We need to add both numbers

Explanation:

$\begin{gathered} a+b \\ =5-12i+3-7i. \\ =8+i(-12-7) \\ =8-19i \end{gathered}$

Final answer:

8-19i