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To multiply complex numbers you can use the same FOIL rule that you use for multiplying binomials (First, Inside, Outside, Last).

(4 - 3i)(5 + 2i) = (4)(5) +(4)(2i) - (3i)(5) - (3i)(2i) = 20 + 8i-15i - 6(i)^2

= 20 -7i - 6(-1) = 20 + 6 -7i = 26 -7i.

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