Question

Which set of directions correctly describes how to plot the point (8, 4) on the coordinate plane?

A. Start at the origin. Move 8 units to the right, then move 4 units up.

B. Start at the origin. Move 8 units up, then move 4 units to the right.

C. Start at the origin. Move 8 units to the left, then move 4 units up.

D. Start at the origin. Move 8 units up, then move 4 units to the left.

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

(x, y)

Left and right affects the x, up and down affects the y.

Since it's a positive 4, it goes up. We can eliminate B and D.

Since it's a positive 8, it goes right. A.

Answer 2

A

Explanation: