Question

find the graph of the point (3, -2).

Explanation:

Step1: Understand coordinate meaning

In a two - dimensional coordinate system, the first number in an ordered pair $(x,y)$ is the $x$ - coordinate and the second is the $y$ - coordinate. For the point $(3, - 2)$, $x = 3$ and $y=-2$.

Step2: Locate on graph

Start at the origin $(0,0)$. Move 3 units to the right along the $x$ - axis (since $x = 3$ is positive). Then move 2 units down along the $y$ - axis (since $y=-2$ is negative).

Answer:

The point $(3, - 2)$ is located 3 units to the right of the $y$ - axis and 2 units below the $x$ - axis. The correct graph is the one where the blue dot is at this position. (Based on the given options, the left - hand graph in the provided image has the point correctly placed as it has the dot 3 units to the right on the $x$ - axis and 2 units down on the $y$ - axis).