Express Product In The Form a + bi

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The discussion revolves around simplifying the expression -i(5+2i). The correct simplification results in -5i - 2i², which further simplifies to 2 - 5i, confirming the user's initial guess. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding complex number multiplication and the properties of imaginary units.

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This problem is driving me crazy and its the last one in an assignment I've been doing for the last week please help
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Re: Having some problem with this problem

Tried anything?
 
Re: Having some problem with this problem

ive tried and tried but can't seem to get the process down for it though i think the right answer is 2-5i but truthfully not sure
 
Re: Having some problem with this problem

-i(5+2i) = -5i - 2i²
Now it depends on what is being asked in the question
 
Re: Having some problem with this problem

Thx m8 for the help
 

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