Question

graph the point (7, -8) on the coordinate plane.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate \(x\)-coordinate

In a coordinate pair \((x,y)\), the \(x\)-coordinate \(7\) tells us the horizontal position. Moving right for positive \(x\).

Step2: Locate \(y\)-coordinate

The \(y\)-coordinate \(-8\) tells us the vertical position. Moving down for negative \(y\).

Answer:

To graph the point \((7,-8)\) on the coordinate plane:

1. Start at the origin \((0,0)\).
2. Move \(7\) units to the right along the \(x\)-axis (since the \(x\)-coordinate is \(7\)).
3. From that position, move \(8\) units down along the \(y\)-axis (since the \(y\)-coordinate is \(-8\)).
4. Mark the point at the final position.