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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

(−4.5,−2.5)
left parenthesis negative 4.5 comma negative 2.5 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

(0,−5)
left parenthesis 0 comma negative 5 right parenthesis
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To determine what the next point could be on the graph, we would usually look at the existing points and their distribution on the coordinate plane. Since I cannot see the image, I can't analyze the existing points directly. However, I can help you make a decision based on the descriptions of the answer options.

Here's a quick overview of the options you provided:

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

Since the x-axis ranges from 0 to 6, any point with an x-coordinate less than 0 (like (−4.5,−2.5)) would fall outside the given range and would not be a valid next point.

If the existing points are within the specified range on the x-axis, you would mostly want to choose among the options (5, −2.5), (5, −3.5), or (0, −5), as they all fit within the valid range for x-values.

To decide between these, you would need to consider how these points relate to the existing points regarding continuity (if they are forming a pattern), distance, or position.

Based on typical patterns in coordinates:

  • (5, −2.5) and (5, −3.5) both have the same x-value, which suggests they lie directly above or below each other on the vertical line at x = 5.
  • (0, −5) is at a different x-value entirely.

If you're looking for a point that maintains a specific pattern or is the next step in a sequence (like a vertical increase/decrease), you might choose one of the first two options.

Without more context or visual information, I cannot provide a definitive answer. But if I had to guess based on typically increasing coordinates, I might lean towards (5, −2.5) as it appears to be nearby and on the same vertical line progression.

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