6th Grade · The Number System
Coordinate Plane
6.G.A.3
Definition
A grid formed by a horizontal x-axis and vertical y-axis, used to locate points with ordered pairs.
Examples
- The origin (0,0) is where the x-axis and y-axis cross.
- Every point on the plane has an x-coordinate and a y-coordinate.
Key rule
The x-axis and y-axis together form the grid that locates every point.
Memory hook
A grid for pinpointing exact locations.