Graphing points

Front

What is the coordinate system used for graphing points called?

Back

The Cartesian coordinate system.

Front

In the coordinate (x, y), which value represents the horizontal position?

Back

The x-value.

Front

In the coordinate (x, y), which value represents the vertical position?

Back

The y-value.

Front

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

Back

The origin.

Front

How do you plot the point (3, 5) on a graph?

Back

Move right 3 units and up 5 units from the origin.

Front

What is the term for a point that lies on the x-axis?

Back

A point with a y-coordinate of 0.

Front

What is the term for a point that lies on the y-axis?

Back

A point with an x-coordinate of 0.

Front

If a point has coordinates (-4, 2), in which quadrant is it located?

Back

Quadrant II.

Front

What is the distance from the origin to the point (3, 4)?

Back

5 units, calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.

Front

What does it mean if two points have the same x-coordinate?

Back

They are vertically aligned.