Question

1. x = 3

y = -1
(grid with x-axis from -5 to 5 and y-axis from -5 to 5, and the point (3, -1) related context)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall coordinate plotting

To plot a point \((x, y)\), move \(x\) units along the x - axis and \(y\) units along the y - axis. Here, \(x = 3\) and \(y=- 1\).

Step2: Locate x - coordinate

On the x - axis, find the position corresponding to \(x = 3\). This is 3 units to the right of the origin (where \(x = 0\) and \(y = 0\)).

Step3: Locate y - coordinate

From the point where \(x = 3\) on the x - axis, move down 1 unit (since \(y=-1\)) along the vertical line \(x = 3\) to find the point \((3,-1)\).

Answer:

The point \((3, - 1)\) is plotted by moving 3 units to the right on the x - axis and 1 unit down on the y - axis from the origin. The coordinates of the plotted point are \(\boldsymbol{(3,-1)}\).