Question

Plot the following point on the cartesian plane:

(0, 4)

Answer 1

Given: The point to plot is (0, 4). Abscissa = 0, Ordinate = 4.

Step-wise calculation:

1. Draw the cartesian axes XOX' and YOY' and mark equal unit lengths on both axes.
2. Since the abscissa is 0, start at the origin O(0, 0) and move 0 units along the X-axis (i.e., stay on the Y-axis).
3. From that position (the origin), move 4 units in the positive Y direction (upwards). Mark and label that point as (0, 4).

The point (0, 4) lies on the positive Y‑axis, 4 units above the origin; it is plotted at the location reached by 0 units on X and +4 units on Y.