Understanding the Cartesian Plane

In this video tutorial, Professor Mari introduces the Cartesian plane, explaining its history and fundamental components such as the axes and origin. She demonstrates how to locate points using coordinates and provides practical examples, including locating spaces in a school setting. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the order of coordinates and offers step-by-step guidance on plotting points on the plane.

Who is credited with the creation of the Cartesian Plane?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• René Descartes

What is the name of the horizontal axis in the Cartesian Plane?

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

• W-axis

• X-axis

What is the name of the vertical axis in the Cartesian Plane?

• W-axis

• X-axis

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

What is the point called where the X and Y axes intersect?

• Origin

• Vertex

• Intersection

• Node

In which order should the coordinates be written?

• Order doesn't matter

• Both at the same time

• X first, then Y

• Y first, then X

If a point has coordinates (5, 3), which axis does the 5 belong to?

• W-axis

• X-axis

• Z-axis

• Y-axis

What are the coordinates of point B if it is located at (3, 8)?

• (8, 3)

• (3, 8)

• (5, 3)

• (3, 5)

How do you find the coordinates of a point on the Cartesian Plane?

• By measuring

• By using a ruler

• By guessing

• By tracing perpendicular lines from the axes

What are the coordinates of the female locker room if it is located at (1, 4)?

• (2, 3)

• (1, 4)

• (3, 5)

• (4, 1)

What is the importance of the order of coordinates in the Cartesian Plane?

• It is just a convention

• It is for aesthetic purposes

• It determines the exact location

• It doesn't matter