Graphing Points Using the Coordinate System

Front

How do you write an ordered pair?

Back

(X,Y)

Front

Where is Point A on the coordinate plane?

Back

(4,7)

Front

The vertical number line in the coordinate plane is called what?

Back

y-axis

Front

The coordinates for the origin in the coordinate plane are________?

Back

(0,0)

Front

Which quadrant contains the point named by (2, 5)?

Back

Quadrant I

Front

What is the horizontal number line in the coordinate plane called?

Back

x-axis

Front

What are the four quadrants in the coordinate plane?

Back

Quadrant I, Quadrant II, Quadrant III, Quadrant IV

Front

What is the purpose of the coordinate plane?

Back

To locate points using ordered pairs (x,y).

Front

What does the first number in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The x-coordinate.

Front

What does the second number in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The y-coordinate.