Plotting Points

Front

What is the correct method to plot the point (-2, -6)?

Back

Left 2, Down 6

Front

On which axis would you find point A if it has a y-coordinate?

Back

y-axis

Front

In the ordered pair (4,9), which number represents the y-coordinate?

Back

9

Front

Which ordered pair corresponds to the point (-1, 3)?

Back

B

Front

Which ordered pair corresponds to the point (1, -3)?

Back

D

Front

What does the x-coordinate represent in an ordered pair?

Back

The horizontal position on the graph.

Front

What does the y-coordinate represent in an ordered pair?

Back

The vertical position on the graph.

Front

How do you identify the quadrant of a point in the coordinate plane?

Back

By the signs of the x and y coordinates.

Front

What is the origin in a coordinate plane?

Back

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

Front

What is the first number in an ordered pair called?

Back

x-coordinate