Graphing and Solving Equations on a Coordinate Plane

What is the purpose of using ordered pairs to represent points on the Cartesian plane?

• To specify the location of a point

• To hide information

• To confuse students

• To make calculations harder

How are points represented on the Cartesian plane?

• Alphabets

• Roman numerals

• Single numbers

• Ordered pairs

What are the coordinates of the origin on the Cartesian plane?

• (0,0)

• (1,0)

• (1,1)

• (0,1)

Which axis is the vertical line on the Cartesian plane?

• t-axis

• z-axis

• x-axis

• y-axis

Which axis is the horizontal line on the Cartesian plane?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• z-axis

• t-axis

What type of graph is represented by the equation y = 2x on the Cartesian plane?

• Straight line

• Parabola

• Circle

• Hyperbola

How does the Cartesian plane assist in solving mathematical problems?

• By guessing randomly

• By memorizing formulas

• By providing a visual aid

• By using a calculator

What is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect called?

• Origin

• Vertex

• Intersection

• Center

What is the solution to this system of equations?

• (4, -1)

• (-1, 4)

• (-4, 1)

• (-4, -1)

Which ordered pair(s) is a solution to the given system?

• (5, -5)

• (0,0)

• (-5, -2)

• (3,-3)