Graphing Points Using the Coordinate System

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What is the coordinate plane?

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A two-dimensional surface where points are defined by a pair of numbers (x, y).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the x-axis represent?

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The horizontal line on the coordinate plane where y=0.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the y-axis represent?

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The vertical line on the coordinate plane where x=0.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you identify a point on the coordinate plane?

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By using an ordered pair (x, y) where x is the horizontal distance and y is the vertical distance.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is an ordered pair?

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A pair of numbers (x, y) that represent a point on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the origin in the coordinate plane?

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

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you plot the point (3, 2) on the coordinate plane?

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Move 3 units right on the x-axis and 2 units up on the y-axis.

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

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What is the distance between the points (2, 3) and (2, 5)?

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The distance is 2 units, as they are vertically aligned.

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

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What is the distance between the points (1, 1) and (4, 1)?

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The distance is 3 units, as they are horizontally aligned.

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

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What does the first number in an ordered pair represent?

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The x-coordinate, which indicates the horizontal position.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1