Question

at the ranger station, jen asks the ranger where the large rock formation is.
the ranger says that it is 3 miles west and 6 miles south of the station.
what are the coordinates of the rock formation on the grid?
enter the coordinates in the boxes below.
the rock formation is located at (□□)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the x - coordinate

The station is at some point. Moving west (left on the grid) 3 miles. If we assume the station's x - coordinate is \(x_0\), moving west (negative x - direction) 3 miles. If we consider the standard coordinate system where east is positive x and west is negative x. Let's assume the station is at \((5,7)\) (from the grid). Moving 3 miles west: \(x=5 - 3=2\)

Step2: Determine the y - coordinate

Moving south (down on the grid) 6 miles. In the standard coordinate system where north is positive y and south is negative y. The station's y - coordinate is \(y_0 = 7\). Moving 6 miles south: \(y=7-6 = 1\)

Answer:

The rock formation is located at \((2,1)\)