Perform the indicated operation. Write the result in the form a + bi.
-(3 + 9i) - (-2 + i)
A) 5 + 8i
B) 1 + 10i
C) 5 - 8i
D) -5 - 8i

Name: Perform the indicated operation. Write the result in the form a + bi. -(3 + 9i) - (-2 + i) A) 5 + 8i B) 1 + 10i C) 5 - 8i D) -5 - 8i
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To subtract the complex numbers, first distribute the negative sign to the second complex number, making it +2 - i. Then, add the real parts and the imaginary parts separately: (3 + 2) + (9i - i) = 5 + 8i.

Perform the Indicated Operation