Question

graph the points (5, -2) and (-0.5, 1) on the coordinate plane. click to graph a point. click the point again to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate x - coordinate of first point

For the point $(5,-2)$, start at the origin. Move 5 units to the right along the x - axis since the x - coordinate is 5.

Step2: Locate y - coordinate of first point

From the position on the x - axis (x = 5), move 2 units down along the y - axis since the y - coordinate is - 2 and mark the point.

Step3: Locate x - coordinate of second point

For the point $(-0.5,1)$, start at the origin. Move 0.5 units to the left along the x - axis since the x - coordinate is - 0.5.

Step4: Locate y - coordinate of second point

From the position on the x - axis (x=-0.5), move 1 unit up along the y - axis since the y - coordinate is 1 and mark the point.

Answer:

The point $(5,-2)$ is 5 units right and 2 units down from the origin, and the point $(-0.5,1)$ is 0.5 units left and 1 unit up from the origin. On a physical or digital graph, these points should be marked accordingly.