The way to read coordinates is to know these steps.
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the first number is the x number which on the graph is the horizontal line and the second number is the y number which on the graph is vertical.
Theres also negatives which is the same thing but its on the lower side of the graph.
So now for example you take -4,-9.
To make it easy move the dot to the center or the (0,0) cords. Then follow the numbers. When you start on the zero cord you will look at the numbers, it says -4 so drag the dot 4 units to the left where the line says -4. Then drag it down 9 units so its on the cords. Hope this helps!!
Ok so for (0,8 1/2), drag the dot from the middle, up to 8 but then move up a little bit more so it is between the 8 and 9. Next, for (-4, -9) drag one of the other dots to the -4 on the horizontal line, but then move it down to the -9 on the vertical line. And finally for (-6,5), you should put the last dot on the -6 on the horizontal line, but move it up five spaces until it is at the 5 on the vertical line.
I hope I was able to help you, if you still do not understand I will try to explain a little bit more.
