Question

which point has coordinates (-3, -0.5)?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall coordinate system rules

In a coordinate \((x, y)\), \(x\) is the horizontal (left/right) and \(y\) is vertical (up/down). Negative \(x\) is left of origin, negative \(y\) is below origin.

Step2: Analyze \(x = -3\)

Find \(x = -3\) on the x - axis (left of origin, 3 units).

Step3: Analyze \(y = -0.5\)

\(y=-0.5\) is halfway between \(y = 0\) (x - axis) and \(y=-1\), below the x - axis.

Step4: Identify the point

Looking at the graph, point \(V\) is at \(x=-3\) (since it's above \(x = - 3\) on the x - axis) and \(y=-0.5\) (between \(y = 0\) and \(y=-1\) below x - axis).

Answer:

The point with coordinates \((-3, - 0.5)\) is \(V\).