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Where should you plot the ordered pair (5,2) in relation to the origin

Where should you plot the ordered pair (5,2) in relation to the origin-example-1
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5 spaces right and 2 spaces up
User Lee Baldwin
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Your correct answer is

--> 5 spaces to the right and 2 spaces up <--

because the first number goes across, and the second goes up.

Think of it like a tree.

You would want to walk to the tree, then climb up.

Glad I could help, and good luck!


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