Perform the Desired Operation $$( - 2 + i ) ( - 2 - i )$$

question 187

Multiple Choice

Perform the desired operation. Write the answer in the form a + bi.
- $$( - 2 + i ) ( - 2 - i )$$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) \(- 3\)
• C) 4
• D) 5

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