Q. 597 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

In the following exercises, simplify. Assume all variables are positive.

$-4i\left(-2-3i\right)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified expression is $-12+8i$

Step 1. Given Information

We have $-4i\left(-2-3i\right)$

Step 2. Multiply by using distributive property

$$\begin{gathered} -4i\left(-2-3i\right) \\ =8i+12i^2 \\ =8i-12 \\ =-12+8i \end{gathered}$$