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Question

Four points are plotted on a coordinate plane. The x-axis ranges from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The y-axis ranges from negative 6 to 0 in increments of 1.

What would the next point be on the graph?

(1 point)
Responses

(0,−5)
left parenthesis 0 comma negative 5 right parenthesis

(5,−2.5)
left parenthesis 5 comma negative 2.5 right parenthesis

(5,−3.5)
left parenthesis 5 comma negative 3.5 right parenthesis

(−4.5,−2.5)

Answer 1

To determine the next point that might be plotted on the coordinate plane, we would need to analyze the existing points (as mentioned, but not provided in the question) to identify any potential trends or patterns.

Without the specific existing points and their arrangement, it's challenging to conclude which of the given options would logically follow. However, typically in a coordinate grid, the next point may be selected based on integer values or values that follow a specific pattern based on previous points.

Given the options you provided:

1. (0, -5)
2. (5, -2.5)
3. (5, -3.5)
4. (-4.5, -2.5)

If prior points were not integers or were related, then points that maintain the plotted pattern could be potential candidates. If it's a matter of filling gaps in y-values on the x-axis until certain range usage, it might depend heavily on those prior points.

In the absence of the points already plotted, one might consider (0, -5) to potentially extend the values along the y-axis while remaining within the x-axis range defined (0 to 6).

Do you have the coordinates of the existing points plotted? That would help determine the next logical point more accurately.