Question

Plot the following point on the cartesian plane:

(2, 0)

Answer 1

Given: (2, 0)

Step-wise calculation:

1. Start at the origin O = (0, 0). A point on the x‑axis has ordinate 0, so any point of the form (x, 0) lies on the x‑axis.
2. The abscissa (x) = 2 is positive, so from the origin move 2 units to the right along the x‑axis.
3. The ordinate (y) = 0, so do not move up or down.
4. Mark that position and label it P(2, 0).

The point (2, 0) is on the x‑axis, two units to the right of the origin. Marked as P(2, 0).