Understanding the Coordinate Plane

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Coordinate Plane

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two-dimensional surface for plotting points, lines, and curves.

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X-Axis

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horizontal line on a coordinate plane.

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Y-Axis

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vertical line on a coordinate plane.

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Origin

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

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Quadrants

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four sections of a coordinate plane.

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Ordered Pair

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pair of numbers (x, y) used to locate a point.

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Positive X-Coordinate

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to the right of the origin.

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Negative Y-Coordinate

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below the origin.

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Plotting Points

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points on the coordinate plane using ordered pairs.

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Distance Formula

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