Question

graph the point (3.5, -2.5) on the coordinate plane.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate x-coordinate on x-axis

Move 3.5 units right from origin $(0,0)$ on the x-axis (since $3.5>0$).

Step2: Locate y-coordinate vertically

From the x=3.5 position, move 2.5 units down (since $-2.5<0$) to reach the point.

Step3: Mark the coordinate point

The position is halfway between x=3 and x=4, halfway between y=-2 and y=-3.

Answer:

The point $(3.5, -2.5)$ is plotted 3.5 units to the right of the y-axis and 2.5 units below the x-axis, at the intersection of the vertical line through $x=3.5$ and horizontal line through $y=-2.5$ on the coordinate plane.