Graphing Points on the Coordinate Plane

Front

What is the coordinate plane?

Back

A two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal axis (x-axis) and a vertical axis (y-axis), used to locate points using ordered pairs.

Front

What does the ordered pair (x, y) represent?

Back

The x-coordinate represents the horizontal position, while the y-coordinate represents the vertical position of a point on the coordinate plane.

Front

How do you plot the point (4, -6) on the coordinate plane?

Back

Start at the origin (0,0), move 4 units to the right (positive x-direction), and then move 6 units down (negative y-direction).

Front

What is the significance of the origin in the coordinate plane?

Back

The origin is the point (0, 0) where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, serving as the reference point for all other points.

Front

What does a negative y-coordinate indicate?

Back

A negative y-coordinate indicates that the point is located below the x-axis on the coordinate plane.

Front

What is the location of point F if it is represented by the coordinates (-3, 1)?

Back

Point F is located 3 units to the left of the origin and 1 unit above the x-axis.

Front

How do you identify the coordinates of a point on the coordinate plane?

Back

The coordinates are identified by the position of the point relative to the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical), expressed as (x, y).

Front

What does the point (0, -6) represent on the coordinate plane?

Back

The point (0, -6) is located at the origin on the x-axis and 6 units down on the y-axis.

Front

What is the first step in plotting the point (8, 6)?

Back

Start at the origin (0, 0), move 8 units to the right (positive x-direction), and then move 6 units up (positive y-direction).

Front

What does the point (-3, 3) indicate about its location?

Back

The point (-3, 3) is located 3 units above the x-axis and 3 units to the left of the origin.