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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)?

  1. A. (3, 3)Correct
  2. B. (5, 1)
  3. C. (3, −1)
  4. 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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