Which of the following correctly simplifies the expression −17+5+3i−8 and expresses it in the form of a+bi ?

Answer 1

To simplify the expression $-17+5+3i-8$, we will combine the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.

1. Combine the real numbers: $$-17+5-8=-17+5=-12\text{then}-12-8=-20$$

2. The imaginary part remains as: $$3i$$

Now, putting it all together, we have: $$-20+3i$$

Thus, the expression in the form $a+bi$ is: $$\boxed{{\displaystyle -20+3i}}$$