Problem 10

Question

Plot the given point in a rectangular coordinate system. $$(0,-3)$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer
The point (0,-3) is plotted at the position which is directly below the origin (0,0) on the y-axis at a distance of 3 units.
1Step 1: Setting up the coordinate system
Set up a rectangular coordinate system, also known as a Cartesian plane. This consists of two number lines intersecting at right angles at their zero points. The horizontal line is called the x-axis and the vertical line is the y-axis. The point where they intersect is called the origin (0,0).
2Step 2: Plotting the point
The given point (0,-3) means that the horizontal position is 0 (no movement along the x-axis), and the vertical position is -3 (move down 3 units from the origin point). So, locate this point in the Cartesian plane.
3Step 3: Indicate the point on the plot
Mark this point on the grid. This point denotes the location of the point (0,-3) in the Cartesian plane.