Plotting a Point on the Coordinate Plane

This animation walks through locating the point (-3, 2) starting from the origin, showing how the x-coordinate tells you to move left or right and the y-coordinate tells you to move up or down. A grid highlights the path: three units left, then two units up, landing in the second quadrant. Useful for ASVAB prep students and anyone reviewing basic coordinate geometry and signed number movement.

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The prompt that made it

Explain this exercise to an ASVAB student: Coordinate plane: Starting at the origin, how do you locate the point (−3, 2)? Color Scheme: #17271F #D6EE59 #F5F6F1 #5E6961 #FAFBF6 #D9DFD3 Use light color for background. Audience: 13-18

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