Simplify (4+2i)+(-12-2i)

$(4 + 2 i) + (- 12 - 2 i)$

Simplify the expression.

Remove parentheses.

$4 + 2 i - 12 - 2 i$

Subtract $12$ from $4$ .

$- 8 + 2 i - 2 i$

Subtract $2 i$ from $2 i$ .

$- 8 + 0$

Add $- 8$ and $0$ .

$- 8$