Coordinate Plane Vocabulary

Front

The horizontal number line in the coordinate plane

Back

x-axis

Front

A pair of numbers that describes the location of a point in the coordinate plane.

Back

ordered pair

Front

The vertical number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

y-axis

Front

A space formed by two perpendicular lines called axes.

Back

coordinate plane

Front

the first number in an ordered pair

Back

x-axis

Front

the second number in an ordered pair

Back

y-axis

Front

The point (0,0), where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.

Back

origin

Front

A point on a map has an x coordinate of 2 and a y coordinate of 6. Which ordered pair correctly names the location of this point? Options: (6,2), (0,6), (2,6), (0,2)

Back

(2,6)

Front

Explain how to get to the treasure located at (4,8).

Back

Go 4 spaces from the point of origin on the x-axis and 8 spaces on the y-axis.

Front

What is the correct ordered pair for Point G? Options: (2,4), (4,2)

Back

(2,4)