Question

which point has coordinates (-3.5, 1.5)?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall coordinate system rules

In a coordinate \((x, y)\), \(x\) is horizontal (left/right), \(y\) is vertical (up/down). Negative \(x\) is left of origin, positive \(y\) is above \(x\)-axis.

Step2: Analyze \(x = -3.5\)

\(-3.5\) is halfway between \(-4\) and \(-3\) on the \(x\)-axis (left of origin).

Step3: Analyze \(y = 1.5\)

\(1.5\) is halfway between \(1\) and \(2\) on the \(y\)-axis (above \(x\)-axis).

Step4: Match to points

• Point \(K\): Check its position. \(x\) near \(-3.5\), \(y\) near \(1.5\) (between \(1\) and \(2\), left of origin at \(-3.5\) approx).
• Point \(N\): \(y\) is negative (below \(x\)-axis), so eliminate.
• Point \(L\): \(x\) is near \(-1.5\), \(y\) near \(3.5\), eliminate.
• Point \(M\): \(y\) is negative, eliminate.

Answer:

K