simplify $(-8 - 7i)+(7 + 6i)$. (1 point)

Explanation:

Step1: Combine real parts

$$(-8)+7=-1$$

Step2: Combine imaginary parts

$$-7i + 6i=-i$$

Step3: Write the result

Combine the real and imaginary parts: $-1 - i$

Answer:

$-1 - i$