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Algebra practice question
In the xy-plane, which of the following points is exactly 2 units directly above the point (3, 1)?
- A. (3, 3)Correct
- B. (5, 1)
- C. (3, −1)
- D. (1, 1)
Answer: A. (3, 3)
Moving up adds to the y-coordinate: (3, 1 + 2) = (3, 3).
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. (5, 1)
- (5, 1) is 2 units to the right.
- C. (3, −1)
- (3, −1) is 2 units below.
- D. (1, 1)
- (1, 1) is 2 units to the left.
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