Question

plot (-2,2) on the coordinate axes.
plot the point (-2,2).

Explanation:

Step1: Understand coordinate meaning

In an ordered - pair $(x,y)$, $x=-2$ is the x - coordinate and $y = 2$ is the y - coordinate.

Step2: Locate x - coordinate

Start at the origin $(0,0)$. Move 2 units to the left along the x - axis since $x=-2$.

Step3: Locate y - coordinate

From the point on the x - axis (where $x = - 2$), move 2 units up along the y - axis since $y = 2$. Mark the point.

Answer:

The point $(-2,2)$ is plotted 2 units to the left of the y - axis and 2 units above the x - axis.