Why is it called the x-axis and the y-axis? Can't it just be called the z-axis or the prime axis? Do the x and y stand for a word?

the reason is because X And Y are most common to use

Witch is first x-axis or y-axis

The x is the first and the y is the last. For example, A(1,2), 1 is the x, which goes first, 2 is the y, which goes last.

I really need help in math like this is not going to work out I super doper really need help like just teach me how to do it and I can do it on the notebook and stuff like that and thank you for listeing to me and yea

First is the x coordinate, then the y coordinate. As long as you know this, then all that is left is counting. Also, remember when it asks for the x coordinate, remember not to type in both of the coordinates. I hope this helps! Thanks :D

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Lesson 2: Coordinate plane word problems

Coordinate plane: FAQ

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Frequently asked questions about the coordinate plane.

What is the coordinate plane?

The coordinate plane is a two-dimensional grid that is used to graph points and lines. A coordinate plane has four sections called quadrants.

Quadrant one (QI) is in the upper right-hand corner of the coordinate plane, Quadrant two (QII) is in the upper left-hand corner, Quadrant three (QIII) is in the lower left-hand corner, and Quadrant four (QIV) is in the lower right-hand corner.

Try it yourself with this exercise:

Identify coordinates

What are coordinates and what do they represent?

Coordinates are two numbers that are used to locate a point on the coordinate plane.

The first number, or

x

-coordinate, tells us how far left or right to move from the origin (the point where the two axes intersect). The second number, or

y

-coordinate, tells us how far up or down to move from the origin.

Try it yourself with this exercise:

Identify points

How do we graph a point on the coordinate plane?

To graph a point, we first find the x-coordinate on the horizontal axis, and then we find the y-coordinate on the vertical axis. We plot the point where the two lines intersect.

Try it yourself with this exercise:

Graph points

Where do we use the coordinate plane in the real world?

The coordinate plane is used in many different fields, such as engineering, architecture, and physics.

Try it yourself with this exercise:

Coordinate plane word problems (quadrant 1)

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