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Simplify.
(7 − 2i)(8 + 9i)

(7 - 2i)(8 + 9i)
= 7(8 + 9i) + -2i(8 + 9i)
= 56 + 63i + -16i - 18i²
= 56 + 47i +18 (NOTE: i² = -1 → (-18)(-1) = +18)
= 74 + 47i
Answer: 74 + 47i