Question

using the pencil, plot the point (-3, 1).

Explanation:

Step1: Locate x=-3 on x-axis

Move 3 units left from origin $(0,0)$ to $x=-3$.

Step2: Move up to y=1

From $x=-3$, move 1 unit up to align with $y=1$.

Step3: Mark the intersection

The point where $x=-3$ and $y=1$ cross is the target point.

Answer:

The point $(-3, 1)$ is plotted 3 units left of the origin on the x-axis, then 1 unit up along that vertical line.