Find the Product or Quotient $$( 8 + 9 i ) ( 5 + 4 i )$$

question 61

Multiple Choice

Find the product or quotient. Write the answer in standard form.
- $$( 8 + 9 i ) ( 5 + 4 i )$$

• A) \(4 - 77 \mathrm { i }\)
• B) \(36 i ^ { 2 } + 77 i + 40\)
• C) \(76 + 13 \mathrm { i }\)
• D) \(4 + 77 i\)

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