Coordinates Explained

This video tutorial explains Cartesian coordinates and how to plot them on a graph. It covers the basics of the X and Y axes, the origin, and how to measure distances along these axes. The tutorial provides examples of plotting both positive and negative coordinates and concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is the term used for the horizontal axis in a Cartesian coordinate system?

• X axis

• W axis

• Z axis

• Y axis

When writing a coordinate, which value is listed first?

• None of the above

• Horizontal distance

• Vertical distance

• Diagonal distance

If a point is 3 units along the X axis and 4 units up the Y axis, how is the coordinate written?

• (3, -4)

• (-3, 4)

• (4, 3)

• (3, 4)

How do you plot a point with a negative X value?

• Move left on the X axis

• Move down on the Y axis

• Move up on the Y axis

• Move right on the X axis

What happens to the Y value when it is negative in a coordinate?

• It moves right

• It moves left

• It moves down

• It moves up