Question

Edgar wants to plot the ordered pair (1.8, -1.2) on a coordinate plane. On each axis, one grid square equals 0.1. starting at the origin, how can Edgar find (1.8,-1.2)?

Answer 1

Edgar can count 18 units right and count down 12

Answer 2

Edgar will go 1.8 units right and 1.2 units down to make (1.8,1.2)