Graphing Points on the Coordinate Plane

The video tutorial explains how to plot points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs. It begins with plotting the point (8, 10), detailing the roles of x and y coordinates. The x-coordinate indicates horizontal movement, while the y-coordinate indicates vertical movement. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not mixing up these coordinates. Additional examples, such as plotting (6, 10) and (5, 7), reinforce the concept. The video concludes with a recap, ensuring viewers understand how to correctly plot points using ordered pairs.

What is the first number in an ordered pair called?

• z-coordinate

• x-coordinate

• w-coordinate

• y-coordinate

If the x-coordinate is positive, in which direction do you move?

• Right

• Down

• Left

• Up

What does the y-coordinate tell you?

• How far to move in the x direction

• How far to move in the y direction

• How far to move in the z direction

• How far to move diagonally

When plotting the point (8, 10), how many units do you move up?

• 18

• 0

• 10

• 8

What mistake might you make if you mix up the x and y coordinates?

• Plotting the point on the wrong axis

• Plotting the point at the origin

• Plotting the point in the wrong quadrant

• Plotting the point outside the graph

What is the correct order to plot the point (6, 10)?

• Move 10 units right, then 6 units up

• Move 6 units up, then 10 units right

• Move 6 units right, then 10 units up

• Move 10 units up, then 6 units right

How many units do you move to the right to plot the point (5, 7)?

• 5

• 7

• 12

• 2

What is the y-coordinate in the ordered pair (5, 7)?

• 2

• 7

• 12

• 5

If you move 7 units up and 5 units to the right, which point are you plotting?

• (7, 5)

• (5, 7)

• (0, 12)

• (12, 0)

What does an ordered pair specify in the coordinate plane?

• A point

• A line

• A circle

• A triangle