Perform the indicated operations and write the answer in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

Problem #1 (3+2i)^2
Problem #2 i^3 - i^2

Notice the following pattern of powers of i

i = √-1
i^2 = √-1√-1 = -1
i^3 =i(i^2) = i(-1) = -i
i^4 = (i^2)(i^2) = (-1)(-1) = +1
i^5 = i(i^4) = i(1) = i
Can you see the pattern

for your first question , just expand it like you would (a+b)^2, then replace the powers of i

for the second, you should be able to do it following the above patterns

thanks...can I ask u to tell me if I'm correct when I do the problems please and repost back?

Reiny...

are these the correct answers??

problem #1: (3+2i)^2=
(a+b)^2=
(3+2times-1)=
(3+1)^2=
4^2= 16

problem #2: i^3-i^2=
a-b=
-i- -1

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No, not right

(3+2i)^2= 9+12i+4i^2= 9+12i-4=5+12i
check that.

is this the answer bob purley??? thanks for your help!!

You need to check it and answer for yourself it is it right.

it makes sense now...thanks!!

PROBLEM 2....

i^3 - i^2=
-i + the square root of -1^2=
-i + 1i

is this correct?

Perform all operations. Give your answer in

a + bi
form.
4(2 − i)

To perform the indicated operations, let's break down each problem step by step:

Problem #1: (3+2i)^2

Step 1: Start by simplifying the expression inside the parentheses.
(3+2i)^2 = 3^2 + 2(3)(2i) + (2i)^2

Step 2: Simplify the expressions of each term.
3^2 = 9
2(3)(2i) = 12i
(2i)^2 = 4(i^2)

Step 3: Simplify further.
4(i^2) = 4(-1) = -4

Step 4: Combine the simplified terms.
9 + 12i - 4 = 5 + 12i

So, (3+2i)^2 = 5 + 12i.

Problem #2: i^3 - i^2

Step 1: Simplify each term.
i^3 = i^2 * i
i^2 = -1

Step 2: Apply the values.
i^3 = -1 * i = -i

Step 3: Combine the simplified terms.
-i - (-1) = -i + 1

So, i^3 - i^2 = -i + 1.