How does one graph complex numbers?

Answer 1

Complex numbers that are to be graphed are usually in the form of an equation, such as 2 + 2i, with 2i signifying the imaginary number. Think of "i" as being the same as "x". When graphing, you have the X-axis (horizontal) and the Y-axis (vertical). The first number is always graphed on the X-axis. The second number, because we don't know if it's positive or negative being that we don't know "i", must be graphed at both 2 and -2 on the Y-axis.