Math Snap

STEP 1

What is this asking?
We need to draw a dot at a specific spot on a graph and figure out which of the four sections it lands in.
Watch out!
Don't mix up the $x$ and $y$ values!
Remember, we walk before we fly, so $x$ comes first, then $y$.

STEP 2

1. Plot the Point
2. Identify the Quadrant

STEP 3

Alright, let's plot this point!
We've got our coordinates $(5, -1)$.
Remember, the first number is our $x$ value, which tells us how far to go left or right.
The second number is our $y$ value, telling us how far to go up or down.

STEP 4

Our $x$ value is 5, which is positive.
So, starting from the center of the graph (the origin at $(0,0)$), we move 5 units to the right.

STEP 5

Next, our $y$ value is -1, which is negative.
So, from where we landed on the $x$-axis, we move 1 unit down.
Boom! We've plotted our point at $(5, -1)$.

STEP 6

Now, let's figure out which quadrant our point is in.
Remember, the quadrants are numbered starting from the top right and going counter-clockwise.

STEP 7

Quadrant I has positive $x$ and positive $y$.
Quadrant II has negative $x$ and positive $y$.
Quadrant III has negative $x$ and negative $y$.
And finally, Quadrant IV has positive $x$ and negative $y$.

STEP 8

Our point $(5,-1)$ has a positive $x$ value (5) and a negative $y$ value (-1).
That puts it squarely in Quadrant IV!

The point $(5, -1)$ is plotted in Quadrant IV.