Question

plot the ordered pair (-2, -3). state in which quadrant or on which axis the point lies. plot the ordered pair on the graph to the right

Explanation:

Step1: Understand ordered - pair

An ordered pair is of the form $(x,y)$. Here $x=-2$ and $y = - 3$.

Step2: Recall quadrant rules

In a coordinate - plane, if $x<0$ and $y<0$, the point lies in the third quadrant.

Step3: Plot the point

Start at the origin $(0,0)$. Move 2 units to the left along the x - axis (because $x=-2$) and then 3 units down along the y - axis (because $y = - 3$).

Answer:

The point $(-2,-3)$ lies in the third quadrant.