1963 TMTA High School Algebra I Contest Problem 21

Problem

On the graph chart which point has coordinates $(-5, 1)?$

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$\text{(A)} \quad A \quad \text{(B)} \quad B \quad \text{(C)} \quad C \quad \text{(D)} \quad D \quad \text{(E)} \quad E$

Solution

To find $(-5, 1,)$ start from the origin and move $5$ units left and $1$ unit up. This is marked by the point $\boxed{\text{D}}.$

See Also

1963 TMTA High School Mathematics Contests (Problems)
Preceded by
Problem 20
TMTA High School Mathematics Contest Past Problems/Solutions Followed by
Problem 22