How to graph complex numbers - Geometry
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Give the 
-intercept(s) of the parabola with equation 
. Round to the nearest tenth, if applicable.
Give the
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The 
-coordinate(s) of the 
-intercept(s) are the real solution(s) to the equation 
. We can use the quadratic formula to find any solutions, setting 
- the coefficients of the expression.
An examination of the discriminant 
, however, proves this unnecessary.
The discriminant being negative, there are no real solutions, so the parabola has no 
-intercepts.
The
An examination of the discriminant
The discriminant being negative, there are no real solutions, so the parabola has no
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Point A represents a complex number. Its position is given by which of the following expressions?
Point A represents a complex number. Its position is given by which of the following expressions?
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Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression 
can be represented graphically by the point 
.
Here, we are given the graph and asked to write the corresponding expression.
not only correctly identifies the x-coordinate with the real part and the y-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number, it also includes the necessary 
.
correctly identifies the x-coordinate with the real part and the y-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number, but fails to include the necessary 
.
misidentifies the y-coordinate with the real part and the x-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number.
misidentifies the y-coordinate with the real part and the x-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number. It also fails to include the necessary 
.
Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression
Here, we are given the graph and asked to write the corresponding expression.
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Which of the following graphs represents the expression 
?
Which of the following graphs represents the expression
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Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression 
can be represented graphically by the point 
.
Here, we are given the complex number 
and asked to graph it. We will represent the real part, 
, on the x-axis, and the imaginary part, 
, on the y-axis. Note that the coefficient of 
is 
; this is what we will graph on the y-axis. The correct coordinates are 
.
Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression
Here, we are given the complex number
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In which quadrant does the complex number 
lie?
In which quadrant does the complex number
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When plotting a complex number, we use a set of real-imaginary axes in which the x-axis is represented by the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis is represented by the imaginary component of the complex number. The real component is 
and the imaginary component is 
, so this is the equivalent of plotting the point 
on a set of Cartesian axes. Plotting the complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we move 
to the left in the x-direction and 
up in the y-direction, which puts us in the second quadrant, or in terms of Roman numerals:
When plotting a complex number, we use a set of real-imaginary axes in which the x-axis is represented by the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis is represented by the imaginary component of the complex number. The real component is
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In which quadrant does the complex number 
lie?
In which quadrant does the complex number
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If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point 
on a set of Cartesian axes. We move 
units right in the x direction, and 
units down in the y direction, which puts us in the fourth quadrant, or in terms of Roman numerals:
If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point
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In which quadrant does the complex number 
lie?
In which quadrant does the complex number
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If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point 
on a set of Cartesian axes. We move 
units left of the origin in the x direction, and 
units down from the origin in the y direction, which puts us in the third quadrant, or in terms of Roman numerals:
If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point
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In which quadrant does the complex number 
lie?
In which quadrant does the complex number
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If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point 
on a set of Cartesian axes. We move 
units right of the origin in the x direction, and 
units up from the origin in the y direction, which puts us in the first quadrant, or in terms of Roman numerals:
If we graphed the given complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we would plot the real value of the complex number as the x coordinate, and the imaginary value of the complex number as the y coordinate. Because the given complex number is as follows:
We are essentially doing the same as plotting the point
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In the complex plane, what number does this point represent?
In the complex plane, what number does this point represent?
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In the complex plane, the x-axis represents the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis represents the imaginary part. The point shown is (8,3) so the real part is 8 and the imaginary part is 3, or 8+3i.
In the complex plane, the x-axis represents the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis represents the imaginary part. The point shown is (8,3) so the real part is 8 and the imaginary part is 3, or 8+3i.
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Find,
Find,
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The definition of Absolute Value on a coordinate plane is the distance from the origin to the point.
When graphing this complex number, you would go 3 spaces right (real axis is the x-axis) and 4 spaces down (the imaginary axis is the y-axis).
This forms a right triangle with legs of 3 and 4.
To solve, plug in each directional value into the Pythagorean Theorem.
The definition of Absolute Value on a coordinate plane is the distance from the origin to the point.
When graphing this complex number, you would go 3 spaces right (real axis is the x-axis) and 4 spaces down (the imaginary axis is the y-axis).
This forms a right triangle with legs of 3 and 4.
To solve, plug in each directional value into the Pythagorean Theorem.
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The graph below represents which complex number?
The graph below represents which complex number?
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For the answer we must know that the x-axis is the real axis and the y-axis is the imaginary axis. We can see that we have gone 2 spaces in the x-axis or real direction and -3 spaces in the y-axis or imaginary direction to give us the answer 2-3i.
For the answer we must know that the x-axis is the real axis and the y-axis is the imaginary axis. We can see that we have gone 2 spaces in the x-axis or real direction and -3 spaces in the y-axis or imaginary direction to give us the answer 2-3i.
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In the complex plane, the imaginary axis matches the y-axis and the real axis matches the x-axis.
When graphing complex numbers, we go left or right to graph the real number and then up or down to graph the complex number.
In the complex plane, the imaginary axis matches the y-axis and the real axis matches the x-axis.
When graphing complex numbers, we go left or right to graph the real number and then up or down to graph the complex number.
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Refer to the above diagram, which shows four points on the complex plane.
Select the point which gives the result of the subtraction
.
Refer to the above diagram, which shows four points on the complex plane.
Select the point which gives the result of the subtraction
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To subtract two complex numbers, subtract the real parts and subtract the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, a complex number whose real part is positive is right of the imaginary (vertical) axis; a complex number whose imaginary coefficient is negative is below the real (horizontal axis). 
is three units right of and five units below the origin; this is point D.
To subtract two complex numbers, subtract the real parts and subtract the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, a complex number whose real part is positive is right of the imaginary (vertical) axis; a complex number whose imaginary coefficient is negative is below the real (horizontal axis).
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Refer to the above diagram, which shows four points on the complex plane.
Select the point which gives the result of the addition
Refer to the above diagram, which shows four points on the complex plane.
Select the point which gives the result of the addition
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To add two complex numbers, add the real parts and add the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, a complex number whose real part is negative is left of the imaginary (vertical) axis; a complex number whose imaginary coefficient is positive is above the real (horizontal axis). 
is three units left of and five units above the origin; this is point A.
To add two complex numbers, add the real parts and add the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, a complex number whose real part is negative is left of the imaginary (vertical) axis; a complex number whose imaginary coefficient is positive is above the real (horizontal axis).
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Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let 
and 
stand for the complex numbers represented by their respective points.
Add 
and 
.
Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let
Add
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On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
is six units right of the origin, representing real part 6, and eight units above the origin, representing imaginary part 
. 
is two units right of the origin, representing real part 2, and five units below the origin, representing imaginary part 
. Therefore,
We are asked to find 
.
To add two complex numbers, add the real parts and add the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
We are asked to find
To add two complex numbers, add the real parts and add the imaginary parts:
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Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let 
and 
stand for the complex numbers represented by their respective points.
Subtract 
from 
.
Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let
Subtract
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On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
is six units right of the origin, representing real part 6, and eight units above the origin, representing imaginary part 
. 
is two units right of the origin, representing real part 2, and five units below the origin, representing imaginary part 
. Therefore,
We are asked to find 
.
To subtract two complex numbers, subtract the real parts and subtract the imaginary parts:
On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
We are asked to find
To subtract two complex numbers, subtract the real parts and subtract the imaginary parts:
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Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let 
and 
stand for the complex numbers represented by their respective points.
Multiply 
by 
.
Refer to the above diagram, which shows two points on the complex plane. Let
Multiply
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On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
is six units right of the origin, representing real part 6, and eight units above the origin, representing imaginary part 
. 
is two units right of the origin, representing real part 2, and five units below the origin, representing imaginary part 
. Therefore,
To multiply two complex numbers, use the FOIL method as if you were multiplying two binomials.
F(irst): 
O(uter): 
I(nner): 
L(ast): 
By definition, 
, so the "L" quantity simplifies:
.
Add these quantities, collecting real parts (F and L) and imaginary parts (O and I):
On the complex plane, the real and imaginary parts of a point are equal to the horizontal and vertical distances, respectively, from the origin to the point, with the right and upward directions representing positive quantities and the left and downward directions representing negative quantities. Refer to the diagram below, which shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the origin of both points.
To multiply two complex numbers, use the FOIL method as if you were multiplying two binomials.
F(irst):
O(uter):
I(nner):
L(ast):
By definition,
Add these quantities, collecting real parts (F and L) and imaginary parts (O and I):
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Give the -intercept(s) of the parabola with equation . Round to the nearest tenth, if applicable.
Give the
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The -coordinate(s) of the -intercept(s) are the real solution(s) to the equation . We can use the quadratic formula to find any solutions, setting - the coefficients of the expression.
An examination of the discriminant , however, proves this unnecessary.
The discriminant being negative, there are no real solutions, so the parabola has no -intercepts.
The
An examination of the discriminant
The discriminant being negative, there are no real solutions, so the parabola has no
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Point A represents a complex number. Its position is given by which of the following expressions?
Point A represents a complex number. Its position is given by which of the following expressions?
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Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression can be represented graphically by the point .
Here, we are given the graph and asked to write the corresponding expression.
not only correctly identifies the x-coordinate with the real part and the y-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number, it also includes the necessary .
correctly identifies the x-coordinate with the real part and the y-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number, but fails to include the necessary .
misidentifies the y-coordinate with the real part and the x-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number.
misidentifies the y-coordinate with the real part and the x-coordinate with the imaginary part of the complex number. It also fails to include the necessary .
Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression
Here, we are given the graph and asked to write the corresponding expression.
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Which of the following graphs represents the expression ?
Which of the following graphs represents the expression
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Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression can be represented graphically by the point .
Here, we are given the complex number and asked to graph it. We will represent the real part, , on the x-axis, and the imaginary part, , on the y-axis. Note that the coefficient of is ; this is what we will graph on the y-axis. The correct coordinates are .
Complex numbers can be represented on the coordinate plane by mapping the real part to the x-axis and the imaginary part to the y-axis. For example, the expression
Here, we are given the complex number
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In which quadrant does the complex number lie?
In which quadrant does the complex number
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When plotting a complex number, we use a set of real-imaginary axes in which the x-axis is represented by the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis is represented by the imaginary component of the complex number. The real component is and the imaginary component is , so this is the equivalent of plotting the point on a set of Cartesian axes. Plotting the complex number on a set of real-imaginary axes, we move to the left in the x-direction and up in the y-direction, which puts us in the second quadrant, or in terms of Roman numerals:
When plotting a complex number, we use a set of real-imaginary axes in which the x-axis is represented by the real component of the complex number, and the y-axis is represented by the imaginary component of the complex number. The real component is
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