First, multiply both the numerator (top) and denominator (bottom) by the equivalent of 1 to eliminate i in the denominator:
(5 - 9i)(5 - 2i)
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(5 + 2i)(5 - 2i)
25 - 55i + 18i^2
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25 - 4i^2
Remember that i^2 = -1
25 - 55i + 18(-1)
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25 - 4(-1)
25 - 55i - 18
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25 + 4
7 - 55i
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29
You can change this to standard form if asked to do so.
I hope this helps.
5-9i/5+2i
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