Simplify 5-2i+(-13-8i)

$5 - 2 i + (- 13 - 8 i)$

Step 1

Simplify the expression.

Remove parentheses.

$5 - 2 i - 13 - 8 i$

Subtract $13$ from $5$ .

$- 8 - 2 i - 8 i$

Step 2

Subtract $8 i$ from $- 2 i$ .

$- 8 - 10 i$