Question

graph the point (-2, -3) on the coordinate plane.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate the x - coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point \((-2,-3)\) is \(-2\). Start at the origin \((0,0)\) and move \(2\) units to the left along the x - axis.

Step2: Locate the y - coordinate

The y - coordinate of the point \((-2,-3)\) is \(-3\). From the point on the x - axis (where \(x = - 2\)), move \(3\) units down along the y - axis.

Answer:

The point \((-2,-3)\) is graphed \(2\) units to the left of the origin and \(3\) units below the x - axis.