Question

plot the point (-8, -5). click on the graph to plot a point. click a point to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand coordinate system

In a two - dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, a point is represented as $(x,y)$. Here $x=-8$ and $y = - 5$.

Step2: Locate x - coordinate

Start at the origin $(0,0)$. Move 8 units to the left along the x - axis since $x=-8$.

Step3: Locate y - coordinate

From the position on the x - axis found in Step 2, move 5 units down along the y - axis since $y=-5$. Mark the point.

Answer:

The point $(-8,-5)$ is plotted on the coordinate plane by moving 8 units left from the origin along the x - axis and 5 units down along the y - axis.