Question

Plot the following point on the cartesian plane:

(–3, 0)

Answer 1

Given: Point P with coordinates (–3, 0).

Step-wise calculation:

1. Read the coordinates: abscissa x = –3, ordinate y = 0.
2. y = 0 means the point lies on the x‑axis.
3. From the origin (0, 0) move 3 units left (negative direction) to x = –3.
4. Place and label the point there as P(–3, 0).

The point P(–3, 0) is on the x‑axis three units to the left of the origin.