HW #1 - Plotting Points

Front

In an ordered pair ( __ , __) which axis comes first?

Back

x

Front

What is the ordered pair for the point located at (-4, -4)?

Back

(-4, -4) corresponds to plot point L.

Front

What is the name of the vertical number line in a coordinate plane?

Back

y-axis

Front

Define an ordered pair.

Back

An ordered pair is a set of numbers used to locate a point on the coordinate plane.

Front

On which axis would you find point F if its coordinates are (0, y)?

Back

y-axis

Front

What is the horizontal number line in a coordinate plane called?

Back

x-axis

Front

How do you plot the point (3, 2) on a coordinate plane?

Back

Start at the origin (0, 0), move 3 units right (x-axis), then 2 units up (y-axis).

Front

What does the first number in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The first number represents the x-coordinate.

Front

What does the second number in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The second number represents the y-coordinate.

Front

If a point has coordinates (5, -3), where is it located in relation to the axes?

Back

It is located 5 units to the right of the y-axis and 3 units down from the x-axis.