Question

graph the point (-5, -9) on the coordinate plane.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate the x - coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point \((-5,-9)\) is \(-5\). Start at the origin \((0,0)\) and move \(5\) units to the left along the x - axis.

Step2: Locate the y - coordinate

The y - coordinate of the point \((-5,-9)\) is \(-9\). From the point on the x - axis (where \(x = - 5\)), move \(9\) units down along the y - axis.

Answer:

The point \((-5,-9)\) is located \(5\) units to the left of the origin on the x - axis and \(9\) units below the origin on the y - axis.