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: Understand coordinate system

In a 2 - D coordinate system, the first number in an ordered pair $(x,y)$ is the x - coordinate and the second is the y - coordinate. Here $x=-5$ and $y = - 4\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{9}{2}$.

Step2: Locate x - coordinate

Start at the origin (0,0). Move 5 units to the left along the x - axis since $x=-5$.

Step3: Locate y - coordinate

From the position on the x - axis found in Step 2, move $4.5$ units down along the y - axis since $y = - 4.5$. Mark the point.

Answer:

The point $(-5,-4\frac{1}{2})$ is plotted on the coordinate plane by moving 5 units left on the x - axis and 4.5 units down on the y - axis from the origin.