Question

plot the point $(-2,0)$ below.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the coordinate system

In a two - dimensional coordinate system, a point is represented as \((x,y)\). The \(x\) - coordinate determines the horizontal position and the \(y\) - coordinate determines the vertical position.

Step2: Locate the \(x\) - coordinate

For the point \((- 2,0)\), the \(x\) - coordinate is \(-2\). Starting from the origin \((0,0)\), move \(2\) units to the left along the \(x\) - axis.

Step3: Locate the \(y\) - coordinate

The \(y\) - coordinate is \(0\). So, there is no vertical movement from the position determined by the \(x\) - coordinate.

Answer:

The point \((-2,0)\) is located \(2\) units to the left of the origin on the \(x\) - axis.