Question

explain why (5, - 3) and (- 3,5) do not represent the same ordered pair. the ordered pair (5, - 3) is located units from 0 to the along the x - axis and units along a line parallel to the y - axis. however, the ordered pair (- 3,5) is located units from 0 to the along the x - axis and units along a line parallel to the y - axis.

Explanation:

In an ordered pair (x, y), x is the horizontal (x - axis) and y is the vertical (y - axis) position. For (5, - 3), x = 5 (5 units right of 0 on x - axis) and y=-3 (3 units down parallel to y - axis). For (-3, 5), x=-3 (3 units left of 0 on x - axis) and y = 5 (5 units up parallel to y - axis).

Answer:

The ordered pair (5, - 3) is located 5 units from 0 to the right along the x - axis and 3 units down along a line parallel to the y - axis. However, the ordered pair (-3, 5) is located 3 units from 0 to the left along the x - axis and 5 units up along a line parallel to the y - axis.