Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane

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What is the definition of the coordinate plane?

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The coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal number line (x-axis) and a vertical number line (y-axis).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What are ordered pairs?

Back

Ordered pairs are pairs of numbers used to locate points on the coordinate plane, written in the form (x, y).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the x-coordinate represent?

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The x-coordinate represents the horizontal position of a point on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the y-coordinate represent?

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The y-coordinate represents the vertical position of a point on the coordinate plane.

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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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Start at the origin (0, 0), move 3 units to the right (x-axis), and then 2 units up (y-axis).

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

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What is the origin in the coordinate plane?

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The origin is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, represented by the ordered pair (0, 0).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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In which quadrant is the point (4, -5) located?

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The point (4, -5) is located in Quadrant IV.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

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What is the significance of Quadrant I?

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Quadrant I contains points where both x and y coordinates are positive.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

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What is the significance of Quadrant II?

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Quadrant II contains points where x coordinates are negative and y coordinates are positive.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

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What is the significance of Quadrant III?

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Quadrant III contains points where both x and y coordinates are negative.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B