Question

using the pencil, plot the point $(5, -1)$.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate the x - coordinate

In the point \((5,-1)\), the x - coordinate is \(5\). On the x - axis, move \(5\) units to the right of the origin (since \(5>0\)).

Step2: Locate the y - coordinate

The y - coordinate is \(-1\). From the point on the x - axis (where \(x = 5\)), move \(1\) unit down (since \(y=-1<0\)).

Answer:

Plot the point at the intersection of \(x = 5\) (on the x - axis) and \(y=-1\) (after moving down from \(x = 5\) on the x - axis).