Coordinate Plane Basics

Front

Coordinate Plane

Back

A grid with lines that help you find places using numbers.

Front

X-Axis

Back

The line that goes side to side across the grid.

Front

Y-Axis

Back

The line that goes up and down on the grid.

Front

Ordered Pair

Back

Two numbers that show a point on the grid, like (3, 2).

Front

X-Coordinate

Back

The first number in an ordered pair. It tells you how far to move side to side.

Front

Y-Coordinate

Back

The second number in an ordered pair. It tells you how far to move up or down.

Front

Origin

Back

The point (0, 0) where the two lines cross. It’s where you start!