Identify the number as real, complex, pure imaginary, or nonreal complex. More than one of these descriptions may
apply.
-$- 2$
A) Nonreal complex
B) Real, complex
C) Complex, pure imaginary, nonreal complex
D) Complex

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

$-2$ is a real number because it can be found on the real number line. All real numbers are also considered complex numbers, where the imaginary part is 0. Thus, $-2$ is both real and complex.

Identify the Number as Real, Complex, Pure Imaginary, or Nonreal −2- 2−2

Identify the Number as Real, Complex, Pure Imaginary, or Nonreal $- 2$