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Convert imaginary numbers to standard form, perform the indicated operations, and express answers in standard form.$$(3-\sqrt{-4})+(-8+\sqrt{-25})$$
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The standard form of a complex number is \(a + bi\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real numbers, and \(i\) is the imaginary unit with the property that \(i^2 = -1\). So, we rewrite the square roots of negative numbers as multiples of Show more…
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