Which of the following correctly simplifies the expression −17+5+3i−8 and expresses it in the form of a+bi ?(1 point) Responses

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-17 + 5 + 3i - 8\), we can combine the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.

1. Combine the real parts: \[ -17 + 5 - 8 = -20 \]

2. The imaginary part is just: \[ 3i \]

Putting it all together, we get: \[ -20 + 3i \]

Therefore, the expression in the form of \(a + bi\) is \(-20 + 3i\).