just expand it as if the i was a variable
(3+4i)(3-4i)
= 9 - 12i + 12i -12i^2, now remember i^2 = -1
= 9 - 12(-1)
= 9+12
= 21
(3+4i)(3-4i)
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wait when you factor it wouldnt it be 9-12i+12i-16i^2
of course, my silly error
its totally cool you have helped alot :)