Question

plot the point (- 5,-1 1/2) plot the ordered pair

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x - coordinate

The x - coordinate of the point \((-5,-1\frac{1}{2})\) 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 is \(-1\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{3}{2}=-1.5\). Move 1.5 units down from the point on the x - axis (since it's negative) parallel to the y - axis. Mark the point.

Answer:

The point \((-5,-1\frac{1}{2})\) is plotted on the coordinate - plane following the above steps.