How Do You Graph Complex Numbers?

How Do You Graph Complex Numbers?

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To understand a complex number, it's important to understand where that number is located on the complex plane. This tutorial helps you practice graphing complex numbers!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • graph
  • graphing
  • complex numbers
  • complex plane
  • imaginary
  • real
  • z-plane

Background Tutorials

  • Real Number Definitions

      • What's a Real Number?What's a Real Number?

      What's a Real Number?

      Real numbers are numbers that can be found on the number line. This includes both the rational and irrational numbers. This tutorial explains real numbers and gives some great examples. Take a look!

  • Ordered Pairs and The Coordinate Plane

      • What is an Ordered Pair?What is an Ordered Pair?

      What is an Ordered Pair?

      Ordered pairs are a fundamental part of graphing. Ordered pairs make up functions on a graph, and very often, you need to plot ordered pairs in order to see what the graph of a function looks like. This tutorial will introduce you to ordered pairs!

      • What is the Coordinate Plane?What is the Coordinate Plane?

      What is the Coordinate Plane?

      You can't graph a function or plot ordered pairs without a coordinate plane! Learn about the coordinate plane by watching this tutorial.

Further Exploration

  • Imaginary and Complex Numbers