Coordinate Plane 8.24

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What is a coordinate plane?

Back

A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis). It is used to locate points using ordered pairs (x, y).

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What does the x-axis represent?

Back

The x-axis is the horizontal number line on a coordinate plane, where the value of x is plotted.

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What does the y-axis represent?

Back

The y-axis is the vertical number line on a coordinate plane, where the value of y is plotted.

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What is the origin in a coordinate plane?

Back

The origin is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, represented by the coordinates (0, 0).

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How do you read coordinates?

Back

Coordinates are read as (x, y), where x is the horizontal position and y is the vertical position on the coordinate plane.

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What is the purpose of the coordinate plane?

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The coordinate plane is used to graph points, lines, and shapes, helping to visualize mathematical relationships.

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What is an ordered pair?

Back

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

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How do you plot the point (2, 5) on the coordinate plane?

Back

To plot (2, 5), move 2 units to the right on the x-axis and 5 units up on the y-axis.

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What is the distance between the points (2, 5) and (2, 3)?

Back

The distance is 2 units, as they are on the same vertical line (x = 2).

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What is the distance between the points (3, 4) and (6, 4)?

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The distance is 3 units, as they are on the same horizontal line (y = 4).