Graphing Points Using the Coordinate System

Front

What is the vertical number line in the coordinate plane called?

Back

y-axis

Front

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

Back

Start at the origin, move 3 places to the right and 4 places up.

Front

What does the coordinate plane show in relation to the Amtrak Train's travel?

Back

It shows the distance traveled by the Amtrak Train over the course of time.

Front

What is the ordered pair that represents the intersection of the x-axis and the y-axis?

Back

origin

Front

What are the coordinates for the origin in the coordinate plane?

Back

(0,0)

Front

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

Back

x-axis

Front

What are the four sections of the coordinate plane called?

Back

quadrants

Front

If a point has coordinates (x, 0), where is it located?

Back

On the x-axis.

Front

If a point has coordinates (0, y), where is it located?

Back

On the y-axis.

Front

What is the first step to graphing any point on the coordinate plane?

Back

Start at the origin (0,0).