Question

2.4.ps - 19
plot the point $(-5,-4\frac{1}{2})$
plot the ordered pair.
click the graph and then use the arrows to move the graph cursor. then click check answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x - coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point is $x=-5$. On the x - axis, move 5 units to the left of the origin (since it's negative).

Step2: Identify y - coordinate

The y - coordinate of the point is $y = - 4\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{9}{2}$. On the y - axis, move 4.5 units down from the origin (since it's negative).

Step3: Plot the point

Mark the point where the left - ward movement on the x - axis and the downward movement on the y - axis intersect.

Answer:

To plot the point $(-5,-4\frac{1}{2})$ on the given graph, move 5 units to the left along the x - axis and 4.5 units down along the y - axis and mark the point.