Simplify the expression.

(3 – i) – (2 + 6i)

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To simplify the expression (3 – i) – (2 + 6i), we first distribute the negative sign to both terms inside the second parentheses:

(3 - i) - 2 - 6i

Next, we combine like terms:

3 - 2 - i - 6i

Simplifying further,

1 - 7i

Therefore, the simplified expression is 1 - 7i.