Question

How do you Plot (-9,5)?

Answer 1

See below:

Explanation:

Firstly, remember that points are written in the form `(x,y)`, where `x` is the distance on `"x-axis"` and `y` is the distance on the `"y-axis"`

This is pretty confusing, so I'll show you some examples with pictures.

This is a typical graph. The `"x-axis"`, as you can see, is the horizontal line and the `"y-axis"` is the vertical line.

Your point is `(-9,5)` and the word plot means "to graph a point".

Putting your finger on the 0, count to the left 9 spaces, to the -9 space. Since it is negative, we moved to the left. That is the placement on the `"x-axis"`.

Now move your finger up 5 spaces, to the fifth vertical line. Because it is positive, we moved up. This is the placement on the `"y-axis"`.

Draw a little dot right where your finger is. It should be right here:

That is how you graph the point `(-9,5)`.

*Note: This graph makes it look like the point is on `(-10,5)`, but it is actually on line -9. Sorry for the bad graph!