Perform the Indicated Operation and Simplify $$( 8 + 4 i ) ( 8 - 4 i )$$

question 147

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation and simplify. Write the result in the form a + bi.
- $$( 8 + 4 i ) ( 8 - 4 i )$$

• A) 48
• B) 80
• C) \(64 - 16 i\)
• D) \(64 - 16 i ^ { 2 }\)

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