Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (no grid) (Level 4)

This math topic focuses on understanding the meaning of the x-coordinate in a Cartesian grid system without the use of an actual grid. Each problem presents specific coordinates of points and asks what the given numeric values in these coordinates indicate, specifically questioning if those values describe the x or y values, and if they are positive or negative. Multiple-choice answers are provided for the students to select from, helping them to conceptualize the positioning along the x-axis and recognize the meaning of coordinates in a two-dimensional space.

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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 4)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Foundations' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_foundations/

1

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

2

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

a

y is equal to 1

b

x is equal to 1

c

y is equal to -1

d

x is equal to -1

3

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

4

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

a

x is equal to 1

b

y is equal to -1

c

x is equal to -1

d

y is equal to 1

5

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

a

y is equal to -2

b

y is equal to 2

c

x is equal to -2

d

x is equal to 2

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 3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -3

b

y is equal to -3

c

y is equal to 3

d

x is equal to 3