College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System - 1.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 112: 40

Answer

$4-i$

Work Step by Step

We simplify using power rules: $4+i^{3}$ $4+i^{2}* i^1$ We use the fact that $i^2=-1$ (since $i=\sqrt{-1}$): $4+-1*i$ $4-i$
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