Ordered Pairs Test

Front

What is an ordered pair?

Back

An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, written in the form (x, y).

Front

In the ordered pair (4,9), which number is the x-coordinate?

Back

4

Front

In the ordered pair (4,9), which number is the y-coordinate?

Back

9

Front

What are the coordinates for the origin on a coordinate plane?

Back

(0,0)

Front

Which axis is a horizontal number line?

Back

the x-axis

Front

Which axis is a vertical number line?

Back

the y-axis

Front

What does the point (5,3) represent on a coordinate plane?

Back

It represents a specific location, but in this case, it may not correspond to anything specific unless defined.

Front

What letter is located at (8, 5)?

Back

D

Front

What is the first number in an ordered pair called?

Back

The x-coordinate.

Front

What is the second number in an ordered pair called?

Back

The y-coordinate.