Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator) (Level 3)

This math topic is focused on identifying and interpreting the meaning of coordinates on a Cartesian grid. Specifically, students practice understanding what specific values in a point's coordinates (both x and y) signify about its position on the grid. Each question presents a different point with a given coordinate, and students must determine whether that value represents a position along the x-axis or y-axis and whether it is positive or negative. This is fundamental for developing a clear understanding of navigating and utilizing the Cartesian coordinate system.

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator) (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 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

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

x is equal to -1

d

y is equal to -1

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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