Coordinate Geometry

Front

Which axis runs horizontally (side to side)?

Back

x-axis

Front

In the ordered pair (4,9), which number is the y-coordinate?

Back

9

Front

What is the proper term for the red line?

Back

x-axis

Front

What is the proper term for the vertical line in a coordinate plane?

Back

y-axis

Front

What do the two numbers in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The first number is the x-coordinate and the second number is the y-coordinate.

Front

What is the origin in a coordinate plane?

Back

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

Front

How do you identify the x-coordinate in an ordered pair?

Back

It is the first number in the pair.

Front

How do you identify the y-coordinate in an ordered pair?

Back

It is the second number in the pair.

Front

What is the coordinate of a point that is 3 units right and 2 units up from the origin?

Back

(3,2)

Front

What does it mean if a point has a negative x-coordinate?

Back

It is located to the left of the origin.