Simplify the expression. Type the answer in the standard form of complex numbers . (6 - 2i)(1 + i)

Answer 1

Distribute just like you would if the "i" was an x: 6*1+6*i-2i*1-2i*i = 6+6i-2i-2i² = 4i+6-2i².

Then remember that i²=-1: 4i+6-2*-1 = 4i+6+2 = 4i+8.