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Graphs and Coordinates definitions
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  • Rectangular Coordinate System

    A two-dimensional grid formed by intersecting horizontal and vertical number lines, used to locate points with ordered pairs.
  • Cartesian Plane

    A plane defined by perpendicular x and y axes, allowing representation of points using two numerical coordinates.
  • X-Axis

    The horizontal reference line in the coordinate system, used to determine the first value in an ordered pair.
  • Y-Axis

    The vertical reference line in the coordinate system, used to determine the second value in an ordered pair.
  • Origin

    The intersection point of the x and y axes, serving as the reference (0, 0) for all other locations on the grid.
  • Ordered Pair

    A notation (x, y) representing a specific location on the plane, with the first value for x and the second for y.
  • Coordinate

    A numerical value indicating a position along either the x or y axis within the plane.
  • Quadrant

    One of four regions into which the axes divide the plane, each with distinct combinations of positive and negative values.
  • Grid

    The network of intersecting lines formed by the axes, providing a structure for plotting points.
  • Point

    A specific location on the plane identified by an ordered pair of x and y values.
  • Positive Value

    A number greater than zero, indicating a position to the right of the origin on the x-axis or above on the y-axis.
  • Negative Value

    A number less than zero, indicating a position to the left of the origin on the x-axis or below on the y-axis.
  • Intersection

    The location where the x and y axes cross, establishing the origin of the coordinate system.
  • Horizontal Number Line

    A straight line extending left and right, representing the x-axis in the coordinate system.
  • Vertical Number Line

    A straight line extending up and down, representing the y-axis in the coordinate system.