Question

Plot the following point on the cartesian plane:

(–4, 3)

Answer 1

Given: Point to plot: (–4, 3)

Step-wise calculation:

1. Start at the origin O = (0, 0).
2. Move along the x-axis to the abscissa x = –4: from (0, 0) go 4 units left to (–4, 0).
3. From (–4, 0) move parallel to the y-axis up 3 units (since y = +3) to reach (–4, 3).
4. Mark and label that location P(–4, 3).

The point P(–4, 3) is plotted at the position obtained by 4 units left of the origin and 3 units above the x-axis; it lies in Quadrant II.