Question

plot the point (-5, 2)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x-coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point \((-5,2)\) is \(-5\). Move 5 units to the left of the origin (since it's negative) along the x - axis.

Step2: Identify y - coordinate

The y - coordinate of the point \((-5,2)\) is \(2\). From the position on the x - axis (at \(x=-5\)), move 2 units up along the vertical line (parallel to y - axis) passing through \(x = - 5\). The intersection of this vertical movement and the horizontal position at \(x=-5\) is the point \((-5,2)\).

Answer:

To plot \((-5,2)\), move 5 units left on the x - axis (from origin) and then 2 units up. The point is located in the second quadrant, 5 units left of the y - axis and 2 units above the x - axis.