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Question

Simplify the expression.

(−2i)(8i)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression (-2i)(8i), we can use the fact that i^2 = -1.

First, we multiply the real part (-2) with the real part (8) and get -16.

Next, we multiply the imaginary part (i) with the imaginary part (i) and get i^2, which is -1.

Putting these results together, we have -16 * -1 = 16.

Therefore, (-2i)(8i) simplifies to 16.