Introduction to Cartesian Coordinate System and Basic Concepts of Coordinate Geometry

This video tutorial introduces the basics of coordinate geometry, explaining the x-axis, y-axis, origin, and quadrants. It covers how coordinates help locate points on a plane, defining x and y coordinates as abscissa and ordinate, respectively. The Cartesian coordinate system, named after René Descartes, is introduced. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming topics: distance formula, section formula, and area of a triangle.

What is the name of the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect?

• Coordinate

• Abscissa

• Quadrant

• Origin

Which quadrant would a point with coordinates (-3, 4) be located in?

• First Quadrant

• Second Quadrant

• Third Quadrant

• Fourth Quadrant

What is another term for the x-coordinate?

• Quadrant

• Origin

• Abscissa

• Ordinate

Who is credited with developing the Cartesian coordinate system?

• Isaac Newton

• René Descartes

• Albert Einstein

• Euclid

Which formula helps in finding the distance between two points in coordinate geometry?

• Section Formula

• Distance Formula

• Area Formula

• Quadrant Formula