What the coordinate plane is
The coordinate plane uses 2 number lines to show the location of a point.
Ordered pair: 2 numbers (x, y) that give the location of a point. The x-coordinate is first. The y-coordinate is second. Quadrant: 1 of the 4 parts of the plane.
Watch points move on the plane
Origin: the point (0, 0). The x-axis and the y-axis cross at the origin.
Try it
Plot the target point
- Read the target ordered pair.
- Click the grid at the location of the target point.
- Read the message. Then click "New point".
Target:
(−2, 3)
Click the grid at the target point.
Correct points: 0
Quick check
Answer 5 questions. You see your score at the end.