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Explain how to plot (-5, 1).

A) From the origin, move left 5 units and up 1.
B) From the origin, move right 5 units and up 1.
C) From the origin, move right 1 unit and down 5.

User Meril
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Answer:

A) From the origin, move left 5 units and up 1.

Explanation:

You have to start with x, which is -5.To get to a negative on the x axis, you need to move 5 spaces to the left. Then the y, which is 1. To get to 1 on the y-axis, you need to go up 1 space. Therefore, the answer is A.

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User Sonny Black
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I believe the answer is A
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