Understanding the Cartesian Plane

This video tutorial introduces Cartesian coordinates, explaining the x and y axes and how they are numbered. It covers how to plot points on a Cartesian plane by providing coordinates, with examples demonstrating the process. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the positive and negative directions on both axes and how to locate points accurately.

What are the two axes in a Cartesian plane called?

• X and Z

• X and Y

• Y and Z

• A and B

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Which direction on the X-axis represents positive values?

• Up

• Right

• Left

• Down

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Where is the origin located on a Cartesian plane?

• (1,1)

• (0,0)

• (-1,-1)

• (0,1)

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In the coordinate (4,3), which number represents the Y value?

• 4

• 3

• -4

• -3

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If a point has coordinates (-2,5), where is it located on the X-axis?

• None of the above

• Origin

• Negative side

• Positive side

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For the point (-3,-2), which direction do you move on the Y-axis?

• Right

• Up

• Down

• Left

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What is the Y-coordinate of the point (1,-1)?

• 2

• 1

• -1

• 0

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Where is the point (0,4) located on the X-axis?

• At the origin

• Positive side

• Negative side

• None of the above

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For the point (5,0), what is the Y-coordinate?

• 1

• -5

• 0

• 5

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How do you locate the point (5,0) on the Cartesian plane?

• Move 5 units down

• Move 5 units up

• Move 5 units right

• Move 5 units left

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