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 need to combine the real parts and the imaginary parts.

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

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

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

Thus, the expression simplified in the form \(a + bi\) is: \[ \boxed{-20 + 3i} \]