Plotting Points and Axes Orientation

Front

What is the coordinate system used for plotting points?

Back

The Cartesian coordinate system, which consists of two perpendicular axes: the x-axis (horizontal) and the y-axis (vertical).

Front

What does the first number in a coordinate pair (x, y) represent?

Back

The x-coordinate, which indicates the horizontal position on the graph.

Front

What does the second number in a coordinate pair (x, y) represent?

Back

The y-coordinate, which indicates the vertical position on the graph.

Front

How do you plot the point (3, 4)?

Back

Move 3 spaces to the right (x-axis) and 4 spaces up (y-axis).

Front

What is the location of the point (0, 0) called?

Back

The origin.

Front

If a point has a negative x-coordinate, where is it located?

Back

To the left of the origin on the x-axis.

Front

If a point has a negative y-coordinate, where is it located?

Back

Below the origin on the y-axis.

Front

What is the correct method to plot the point (-5, 3)?

Back

Move 5 spaces to the left (x-axis) and 3 spaces up (y-axis).

Front

What does it mean if a point is located in the second quadrant?

Back

The x-coordinate is negative and the y-coordinate is positive.

Front

What does it mean if a point is located in the fourth quadrant?

Back

The x-coordinate is positive and the y-coordinate is negative.