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

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of X Coordinate (indicator)
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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
x is equal to -1
d
y is equal to -1
2
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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
3
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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
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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
5
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What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
y is equal to -3
b
y is equal to 3
c
x is equal to 3
d
x is equal to -3
6
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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 -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