Cartesian Coordinate Plane Flashcard

Front

Which axis is vertical in the Cartesian plane?

Back

y-axis

Front

What is the name of the up-down line in the Cartesian coordinate plane?

Back

y-axis

Front

Which axis do you look at first when plotting a point?

Back

x-axis

Front

In the point (3, 2), what does the number 2 represent?

Back

y-coordinate

Front

When plotting the point (3, 2), which direction do you move first?

Back

Right

Front

What is the horizontal line in the Cartesian plane called?

Back

x-axis

Front

What are the coordinates of the origin in the Cartesian plane?

Back

(0, 0)

Front

How many quadrants are there in the Cartesian coordinate system?

Back

4

Front

What is the purpose of the Cartesian coordinate plane?

Back

To locate points using pairs of numbers (coordinates).

Front

What does the x-coordinate represent in a point (x, y)?

Back

The horizontal position of the point.