Coordinate Plane Vocabulary

Front

The second number in an ordered pair. For example, the 5 in (9,5)

Back

y-coordinate

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

The first value in an ordered pair. For example, the 8 in (8,3).

Back

x-coordinate

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

In what quadrant is the ordered pair (5,4) located?

Back

Quadrant I

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Front

A grid system that is formed by the intersection of the x-axis and y-axis that can be used to plot ordered pairs.

Back

coordinate plane

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

In what quadrant is the ordered pair (4,-5) located?

Back

Quadrant IV

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Front

The horizontal line in a coordinate plane.

Back

x-axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

The vertical line in a coordinate plane.

Back

y-axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

The point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.

Back

origin

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

The area in the coordinate plane where both x and y values are positive.

Back

Quadrant I

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Front

The area in the coordinate plane where x is negative and y is positive.

Back

Quadrant II

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B