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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 20

In Exercises 9–20, find each product and write the result in standard form. (5 - 2i)2

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Recognize that the expression (5 - 2i)^2 is a binomial squared. Use the formula for the square of a binomial: (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2.
Identify the values of a and b in the binomial. Here, a = 5 and b = 2i.
Substitute the values of a and b into the formula: (5 - 2i)^2 = 5^2 - 2(5)(2i) + (2i)^2.
Simplify each term: 5^2 = 25, -2(5)(2i) = -20i, and (2i)^2 = 4i^2. Recall that i^2 = -1, so 4i^2 = 4(-1) = -4.
Combine the simplified terms: 25 - 20i - 4. Write the result in standard form as a + bi, where a is the real part and b is the imaginary part.

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