Question

plot the following points in the cartesian plane. {(3,4),(-2,1),(-5,-4),(7,-2)} answer points can be moved by dragging or using the arrow keys.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Cartesian - plane rules

In the Cartesian plane, for a point $(x,y)$, $x$ is the horizontal (abscissa) and $y$ is the vertical (ordinate) coordinate.

Step2: Plot $(3,4)$

Start at the origin $(0,0)$. Move 3 units to the right along the $x$ - axis (since $x = 3$) and then 4 units up along the $y$ - axis (since $y = 4$).

Step3: Plot $(-2,1)$

Start at the origin. Move 2 units to the left along the $x$ - axis (because $x=-2$) and then 1 unit up along the $y$ - axis (because $y = 1$).

Step4: Plot $(-5,-4)$

Start at the origin. Move 5 units to the left along the $x$ - axis (as $x=-5$) and 4 units down along the $y$ - axis (as $y=-4$).

Step5: Plot $(7,-2)$

Start at the origin. Move 7 units to the right along the $x$ - axis (since $x = 7$) and 2 units down along the $y$ - axis (since $y=-2$).

Answer:

Points are plotted as described above on the given Cartesian - plane grid.