Coordinates - 4 Quadrants

The video tutorial explains how to plot coordinates on a graph, detailing the steps for both positive and negative values. It covers the x-axis and y-axis directions, special cases like the origin, and introduces the concept of quadrants. The tutorial emphasizes understanding coordinates as clues for plotting points and explains the terminology used in coordinate geometry.

How do you plot the point (2, 1) on a graph?

• Go left 1, down 2

• Go left 2, up 1

• Go right 1, up 2

• Go right 2, up 1

What is the correct way to plot the point (-8, 2)?

• Go left 8, up 2

• Go right 8, up 2

• Go left 8, down 2

• Go right 8, down 2

When plotting the point (9, 5), which direction do you move first?

• Up 5

• Left 9

• Down 5

• Right 9

Which quadrant is located in the top right corner of a graph?

• Second quadrant

• First quadrant

• Fourth quadrant

• Third quadrant

What is the starting point called on a graph where the x and y axes intersect?

• The origin

• The axis point

• The midpoint

• The center