Question

Plot the following point on the cartesian plane:

(4, –3)

Answer 1

Given: The point is (4, –3). Its abscissa (x) = 4 and ordinate (y) = –3.

Step-wise calculation:

1. Start at the origin O = (0, 0).
2. Move 4 units to the right along the x-axis to reach (4, 0).
3. From (4, 0) move 3 units down because the y-value is –3 to reach (4, –3).
4. Mark that point and label it P(4, –3).

The plotted point is P(4, –3) (4 units right of the origin, 3 units down).