Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (no grid) (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on understanding and interpreting the x-coordinates in a Cartesian plane, without the use of an actual grid. Students are asked to determine the meaning of specific values within the coordinates of points. Each question presents an x-coordinate value, and students must choose the correct explanation of what that value implies about the position of a point on the x-axis. The problems increase in difficulty and challenge learners to ascertain whether the coordinate represents a movement to the left or right of the origin on the x-axis.

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (no grid) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (no grid) (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Foundations' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_foundations/

1

What does the value 1 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to 1

b

x is equal to -1

c

y is equal to 1

d

y is equal to -1

2

What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -3

b

y is equal to 3

c

x is equal to 3

d

y is equal to -3

3

What does the value -1 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to 1

b

x is equal to 1

c

x is equal to -1

d

y is equal to -1

4

What does the value -2 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to 2

b

x is equal to 2

c

y is equal to -2

d

x is equal to -2

5

What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -3

b

x is equal to 3

c

y is equal to -3

d

y is equal to 3

6

What does the value -2 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -2

b

y is equal to -2

c

x is equal to 2

d

y is equal to 2

7

What does the value -2 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to 2

b

x is equal to -2

c

x is equal to 2

d

y is equal to -2