Understanding the Cartesian Plane

The video tutorial introduces the Cartesian plane, explaining the X and Y axes and how they extend infinitely in both directions. It covers the concept of coordinates, detailing how to plot points using X and Y coordinates. The tutorial also describes the four quadrants and the origin of the plane. Additionally, it explains intercepts, highlighting the pattern of zeros in intercepts and their significance in the coordinate system.

What are the two lines on a Cartesian plane called?

• Coordinates

• Axes

• Quadrants

• Intercepts

Which direction does the positive x-axis point?

• Down

• Right

• Left

• Up

Which of the following is a positive number on the y-axis?

• 0

• 5

• -10

• -5

What is the first step in determining a point on the Cartesian plane?

• How far down you go

• How far to the left you go

• How far up you go

• How far to the right you go

What does a negative x-coordinate indicate?

• Movement to the right

• Movement down

• Movement up

• Movement to the left

What does a positive y-coordinate indicate?

• Movement down

• Movement to the left

• Movement to the right

• Movement up

What is the x-coordinate of the origin?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• -1

What is the y-coordinate of the origin?

• 1

• 0

• -1

• 2

What is the term for the point (0,0) on the Cartesian plane?

• Intercept

• Axis

• Origin

• Quadrant

In which order are the quadrants numbered?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Random

• Horizontally