Understanding Ordered Pairs and Coordinate Planes

This video tutorial from Moomoomath explains how to plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. It begins with an introduction to the coordinate plane, including the x and y axes and the origin. The video then describes the four quadrants and how to determine the signs of coordinates in each quadrant. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to plot ordered pairs and locate objects on a graph using these pairs. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand the basics of coordinate geometry and improve their skills in plotting points.

What is the starting point called on a coordinate plane?

• Axis

• Quadrant

• Intersection

• Origin

In which quadrant are both x and y coordinates positive?

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant IV

• Quadrant I

Which quadrant is represented by positive x and negative y coordinates?

• Quadrant I

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant IV

If you move 3 units to the left and 2 units down from the origin, what is the ordered pair?

• (-3, -2)

• (-3, 2)

• (3, -2)

• (3, 2)

What is the x-coordinate in the ordered pair (5, -1)?

• 1

• 5

• -1

• 0

Which object is located at the coordinates (3, 2)?

• Chair

• Bridge

• Washing Machine

• Blender

What is the y-coordinate in the ordered pair (1, -3)?

• 0

• 1

• -3

• 3

If you start at the origin and move 3 units right and 4 units down, what is the ordered pair?

• (-3, 4)

• (3, 4)

• (-3, -4)

• (3, -4)

Which object is found at the coordinates (0, 4)?

• Blender

• Chair

• Bridge

• Cott

What is the ordered pair for moving 4 units left and 3 units up from the origin?

• (-4, -3)

• (4, -3)

• (-4, 3)

• (4, 3)