Simplify 7-8i+(-12-4i)

$7 - 8 i + (- 12 - 4 i)$

Step 1

Simplify the expression.

Remove parentheses.

$7 - 8 i - 12 - 4 i$

Subtract $12$ from $7$ .

$- 5 - 8 i - 4 i$

Step 2

Subtract $4 i$ from $- 8 i$ .

$- 5 - 12 i$