Coordinate Plane

Front

What is the definition of the coordinate plane?

Back

The coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal number line (x-axis) and a vertical number line (y-axis).

Front

What are the two axes in the coordinate plane called?

Back

The two axes are called the x-axis (horizontal) and the y-axis (vertical).

Front

How is an ordered pair represented in the coordinate plane?

Back

An ordered pair is represented as (x, y), where 'x' is the horizontal position and 'y' is the vertical position.

Front

What does the point (0,0) represent in the coordinate plane?

Back

The point (0,0) is called the origin, where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.

Front

How do you plot the point (3, 4) on the coordinate plane?

Back

To plot the point (3, 4), move 3 units to the right along the x-axis and 4 units up along the y-axis.

Front

What is the significance of the x-axis in the coordinate plane?

Back

The x-axis is the horizontal line that represents the values of the first number in an ordered pair.

Front

What is the significance of the y-axis in the coordinate plane?

Back

The y-axis is the vertical line that represents the values of the second number in an ordered pair.

Front

If a point has coordinates (a, b), what does 'a' represent?

Back

'a' represents the horizontal distance from the origin along the x-axis.

Front

If a point has coordinates (a, b), what does 'b' represent?

Back

'b' represents the vertical distance from the origin along the y-axis.

Front

What is the correct way to describe the point (4, 9)?

Back

To describe the point (4, 9), move 4 units to the right on the x-axis and 9 units up on the y-axis.