Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator) (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on understanding the Cartesian grid, specifically interpreting the meaning of the 'x' coordinate within a coordinate point. The problems require identifying whether a numerical value in a point's pair (x, y) indicates a horizontal position (x) or a vertical position (y), and whether the value is positive or negative. Each question provides a coordinate point, and students must select the correct explanation of what a specific number in the coordinate pair represents. This is a foundational exercise in the broader unit of Cartesian Grid Foundations.

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator) Worksheet

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator)
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What does the value 5 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
x is equal to 5
b
x is equal to -5
c
y is equal to -5
d
y is equal to 5
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What does the value 5 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
y is equal to -5
b
y is equal to 5
c
x is equal to -5
d
x is equal to 5
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What does the value 5 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
x is equal to -5
b
y is equal to 5
c
x is equal to 5
d
y is equal to -5
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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
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What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
y is equal to -3
b
x is equal to -3
c
y is equal to 3
d
x is equal to 3
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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
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What does the value 2 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
x is equal to -2
b
y is equal to -2
c
y is equal to 2
d
x is equal to 2
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What does the value 1 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
x is equal to -1
b
y is equal to 1
c
y is equal to -1
d
x is equal to 1