Unit 6: The Coordinate Plane

Front

When you reflect a point over the y-axis, the ____________ changes.

Back

x-coordinate

Front

If you reflect point C ( -1, -4) over the x-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

C' ( -1, 4)

Front

Which quadrant has both negative coordinates?

Back

Quadrant III

Front

The distance a number is away from zero is called ____________.

Back

absolute value

Front

The four regions on the coordinate plane are called ____________.

Back

quadrants

Front

What is the origin in the coordinate plane?

Back

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

Front

What are the coordinates of a point in the first quadrant?

Back

Both x and y coordinates are positive.

Front

What happens to the y-coordinate when a point is reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate changes sign.

Front

What is an ordered pair?

Back

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

Front

How many quadrants are there in the coordinate plane?

Back

Four quadrants.