Find the result of [math](10 + 7i)(10 – 7i)[/math].

[list=1][br][*]Determine whether an identity can be used to rewrite the expression.[br][/*][*]Identify [i]a[/i] and [i]b[/i] in the sum of squares.[br][/*][*]Simplify the equation as needed.[br][/*][/list][br][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com/]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.