Simplify (1-2i)+(-4+2i)

$(1 - 2 i) + (- 4 + 2 i)$

Step 1

Simplify the expression.

Remove parentheses.

$1 - 2 i - 4 + 2 i$

Subtract $4$ from $1$ .

$- 3 - 2 i + 2 i$

Step 2

Add $- 2 i$ and $2 i$ .

$- 3 + 0$

Step 3

Add $- 3$ and $0$ .

$- 3$