Coordinate Plane Vocabulary

the horizontal number line in the coordinate plane

• x-axis
• y-axis

a pair of numbers that describes the location of a point in the coordinate plane

• origin
• coordinate plane
• ordered pair

the vertical number line in the coordinate plane

• x-axis
• y-axis

a space formed by two perpendicular lines called axes

• x-axis
• y-axis
• coordinate plane

the first number in an ordered pair

• x-axis
• y-axis

the second number in an ordered pair

• x-axis
• y-axis

the point (0,0), where the x-axis and y-axis intersect

• coordinate plane
• origin
• ordered pair

A point on a map has an x coordinate of 2 and a y coordinate of 6.  Which ordered pair correctly names the location of this point?

• (6,2)
• (0,6)
• (2,6)
• (0,2)

A treasure map shows the treasure located at (4,8).  How would you explain to a friend how to get to the treasure?

• Go 8 spaces on the x-axis from the point of origin and  4 spaces on the y-axis.
• Go 4 spaces from the point of origin on the x-axis and 8 spaces on the y-axis.

What is the correct ordered pair for Point G?

• (2,4)
• (4,2)