College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.1 - Page 103: 63

Answer

These do not represent the same point because the x and y values are switched. This matters because (5,-2) would be in the fourth quadrant while (-2,5) would be in the second quadrant, so they are completely different points.

Work Step by Step

Use you knowledge of the difference between the x and y values to explain why the points are different.
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