What are non-real numbers?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of non-real numbers, which typically includes concepts like imaginary numbers and complex numbers that do not exist on the traditional number line of real numbers.
Answer
Imaginary numbers
Non-real numbers are also called imaginary numbers, which include numbers that cannot be found on the real number line.
Answer for screen readers
Non-real numbers are also called imaginary numbers, which include numbers that cannot be found on the real number line.
More Information
Non-real numbers are primarily imaginary numbers, which can be part of complex numbers. Complex numbers are composed of a real part and an imaginary part. The imaginary unit is denoted as 'i', defined by the property that i² = -1.
Tips
A common mistake is to think non-real numbers can be represented on the same number line as real numbers. Remember, imaginary numbers exist in a different plane.
Sources
- What is a non-real number? - homework.study.com
- What is NOT a real number? - Socratic - socratic.org
- Imaginary number - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
