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Which graph contains the point (−5, 8)

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A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 2.
Image with alt text: A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 2.

A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 8 increments on the x-axis and 5 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 4.
Image with alt text: A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 8 increments on the x-axis and 5 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 4.

A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 3.
Image with alt text: A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 3.

A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 4.
Image with alt text: A graph of x versus y ranges from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 1 on both axes. A point is shown at 5 increments on the x-axis and 8 increments on the y-axis in quadrant 4.

1 answer

The point (−5, 8) corresponds to an x-coordinate of -5 and a y-coordinate of 8.

Looking at the options you've provided:

  • In the first graph, the point is at (5, 8) which is not correct.
  • In the second graph, the point is at (8, 5) which is also not correct.
  • In the third graph, the point is at (5, 8) again, which is incorrect.
  • In the fourth graph, the point is at (5, 8), which is incorrect as well.

None of the provided options correctly represent the point (−5, 8). It would be situated in quadrant 2 (because the x-coordinate is negative and the y-coordinate is positive), specifically at -5 on the x-axis and 8 on the y-axis.

Please check the graph images again or provide additional options if available!