Question

When graphing on the complex plane, which quadrant will the complex number − 3 − 8 i be found in?

Answer 1

Answer: Quadrant III

Explanation:

The given complex number, -3 - 8i, will be in the third quadrant. We can find this with a + bi. Since both a and b are negative numbers, this complex number will be found in Quadrant III.

While it's not the same, you can think of it as a regular (x, y) plane. If we write -3 - 8i as (-3, -8), we can easily tell it will be in the third quadrant, as a normal coordinate point would be.