Question

The coordinates of point J are (-3, 6 1/2). Which statement tells how to locate point J on the coordinate plane?

a) J is located 3 units to the left and 6 1/2 units up from the origin.
b) J is located 3 units to the right and 6 1/2 units down from the origin.
c) J is located 3 units to the left and 6 1/2 units down from the origin.
d) J is located 3 units to the right and 6 1/2 units up from the origin.

Answer 1

A. To locate point J on the coordinate plane, move 3 units to the left and 6 1/2 units up from the origin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The coordinates of point J are (-3, 6 1/2). To locate point J on the coordinate plane, we use the x-coordinate (-3) to determine the horizontal position and the y-coordinate (6 1/2) to determine the vertical position.

Since the x-coordinate is negative, we move 3 units to the left from the origin. Since the y-coordinate is positive, we move 6 1/2 units up from the origin. Therefore, J is located 3 units to the left and 6 1/2 units up from the origin.