Which set of statements explains how to plot a point at the location (Negative 2.5, 3.75)?

Start at the origin. Move 2.5 units left because the x-coordinate is -2.5. -2.5 is between -2 and -3. Move 3.75 units up because the y-coordinate is 3.75. 3.75 is between 3 and 4.
Start at the origin. Move 2.5 units left because the x-coordinate is -2.5. -2.5 is between -2 and -3. Move 3.75 units down because the y-coordinate is 3.75. 3.75 is between 3 and 4.
Start at the origin. Move 2.5 units up because the x-coordinate is -2.5. -2.5 is between -2 and -3. Move 3.75 units left because the y-coordinate is 3.75. 3.75 is between 3 and 4.
Start at the origin. Move 2.5 units right because the x-coordinate is -2.5. -2.5 is between -2 and -3. Move 3.75 units up because the y-coordinate is 3.75. 3.75 is between 3 and 4.

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To plot the point at the location (-2.5, 3.75), you would use the following correct set of statements:

Start at the origin. Move 2.5 units left because the x-coordinate is -2.5. -2.5 is between -2 and -3. Move 3.75 units up because the y-coordinate is 3.75. 3.75 is between 3 and 4.

This explains correctly how to plot the point in the Cartesian coordinate system. The x-coordinate is negative, indicating a movement to the left, and the y-coordinate is positive, indicating a movement upward.