(11 - 9i) - (15 - 12i) Ok so first multiple the subtraction sign into the parenthesis on the right had side of it. And you get -15 + 12i So now you have 11 - 9i -15 + 12i Combine Like terms -9i + 12i = 3i 11 - 15 = -4 So your answer is 3i - 4 Hope you find this to your liking