Question

plot the point (-5,0) in a rectangular coordinate system. plot (-5,0)

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the coordinate system

In a rectangular coordinate system, a point is represented as \((x,y)\). Here \(x=-5\) (the \(x -\) coordinate) and \(y = 0\) (the \(y -\) coordinate).

Step2: Locate the \(x -\) coordinate

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

Step3: Locate the \(y -\) coordinate

Since \(y = 0\), the point does not move up or down from the \(x -\) axis.

Answer:

The point \((-5,0)\) is located \(5\) units to the left of the origin on the \(x -\) axis.