This math topic focuses on interpreting Cartesian coordinates to determine the direction and magnitude of a vector. Specifically, it practices identifying the directional movement on a Cartesian grid based on given (x, y) changes. The problems require the student to determine the correct vector direction, such as "Right 4, Down 1" or "Left 6, Up 1," from a set of multiple-choice options. These skills are essential for understanding vector concepts and movements on a two-dimensional grid.
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Practice:
Direction from a Vector (Angle)
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Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be
(-5,4)
Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Angle) Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Angle) (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Basics - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_practice/ |
1
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (-6,1) |
a
| Left 5, Up 1 |
b
| Left 6, Up 2 |
c
| Left 6, Up 1 |
d
| Left 6 |
e
| Left 7, Up 1 |
f
| Right 1, Up 6 |
2
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (3,-1) |
a
| Right 1, Up 3 |
b
| Right 3, Up 1 |
c
| Left 3, Down 1 |
d
| Left 1, Up 3 |
e
| Right 3, Down 1 |
f
| Right 4, Down 1 |
3
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (-5,5) |
a
| Left 5, Down 5 |
b
| Left 4, Up 5 |
c
| Left 6, Up 5 |
d
| Right 5, Up 5 |
e
| Left 5, Up 5 |
f
| Right 5, Down 5 |
4
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (1,-1) |
a
| Down 1 |
b
| Right 1, Down 1 |
c
| Right 2, Down 1 |
d
| Left 1, Down 1 |
e
| Right 1, Up 1 |
f
| Right 1 |
5
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (-2,2) |
a
| Right 2, Up 2 |
b
| Left 1, Up 2 |
c
| Left 2, Down 2 |
d
| Left 2, Up 3 |
e
| Left 2, Up 1 |
f
| Left 2, Up 2 |
6
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (5,-2) |
a
| Right 2, Up 5 |
b
| Right 5, Down 3 |
c
| Right 5, Down 2 |
d
| Right 4, Down 2 |
e
| Left 2, Up 5 |
f
| Right 5, Down 1 |
7
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (1,-2) |
a
| Right 1, Down 2 |
b
| Left 1, Down 2 |
c
| Left 2, Up 1 |
d
| Right 1, Down 1 |
e
| Left 2, Down 1 |
f
| Right 2, Up 1 |