Chapter 1.8, Problem 20E

To determine

To plot : the point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ in a coordinate plane and describe the location of the point.

Answer to Problem 20E

Point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ is 2 units right from the origin and then 4 units down from $x$ -axis. Point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ is in the Quadrant IV.

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

Consider, the point provided in the question,

  $S\left(2,-4\right)$

Graph :

The graph of the point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ is sketched below:

Interpretation : Point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ is 2 units right from the origin and then 4 units down from $x$ -axis. Point $S\left(2,-4\right)$ is in the Quadrant IV.