Question

plot the point (-8, -5). click on the graph to plot a point. click a point to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x - coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point is - 8. Move 8 units to the left of the origin (since it's negative) along the x - axis.

Step2: Identify y - coordinate

The y - coordinate of the point is - 5. From the position on the x - axis found in step 1, move 5 units down (since it's negative) parallel to the y - axis and mark the point.

Answer:

The point (-8, - 5) is plotted 8 units to the left of the origin along the x - axis and 5 units down parallel to the y - axis.