Understanding Graphing Ordered Pairs

What is an ordered pair in the context of graphing?

• A pair of numbers representing a point on a graph

• A single number representing a point on a graph

• A pair of letters representing a point on a graph

• A pair of numbers representing a line on a graph

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Where do you start when graphing an ordered pair?

• At the origin (0, 0)

• At the point (1, 1)

• At the x-axis

• At the y-axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

What does the x value in an ordered pair represent?

• The position on the horizontal line called the x-axis

• The position on the vertical line called the y-axis

• The distance from the y-axis

• The distance from the origin

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

How do you move on the graph if the y value is negative?

• Move vertically down

• Move vertically up

• Move horizontally left

• Move horizontally right

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

What is the practical use of graphing ordered pairs mentioned in the passage?

• Tracking changes in temperature over time

• Calculating the area of a shape

• Measuring the length of a line

• Determining the speed of a vehicle

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

Plot the point (-2,6).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Plot the ordered pair (0,-5).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

This is the ordered pair ​ (a)  

• (-4,0)
• (0,-4)

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B