Graphing Coordinates

Front

How do you correctly write an ordered pair?

Back

(x,y)

Front

Why are coordinate planes used?

Back

To show locations

Front

Which axis is a vertical number line?

Back

Y axis

Front

Which axis is a horizontal number line?

Back

X axis

Front

What are the coordinates of the red dot at (8,6)?

Back

(8,6)

Front

What is the origin in a coordinate plane?

Back

The point (0,0) where the X and Y axes intersect.

Front

What does the X-axis represent in a coordinate plane?

Back

The horizontal number line.

Front

What does the Y-axis represent in a coordinate plane?

Back

The vertical number line.

Front

How do you find the location of a point on a coordinate plane?

Back

By using its ordered pair (x,y).

Front

What is the first number in an ordered pair called?

Back

X-coordinate.