Meaning of Y Coordinate (no grid) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding the significance of the y-coordinate in points on a Cartesian grid, without actually using a visible grid. Each problem presents a point's coordinate and asks what a specific value in the coordinate represents, determining whether the value corresponds to the y-coordinate being positive, negative, or equalling a certain number. This is crucial for developing foundational skills in understanding and navigating the Cartesian coordinate system, emphasizing the interpretation of the y-coordinate's role across various scenarios.

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

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Y Coordinate (no grid)
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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
x is equal to -3
d
y is equal to 3
2
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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
3
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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
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An svg image showing a math problem
What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
y is equal to -3
b
x is equal to 3
c
x is equal to -3
d
y is equal to 3
5
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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
6
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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
7
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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
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What does the value 4 in the point's coordinate mean?
a
y is equal to 4
b
x is equal to -4
c
y is equal to -4
d
x is equal to 4