7th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships

Origin

7.RP.A.2

Definition

The point (0,0) on the coordinate plane where the x- and y-axes meet.

Examples

  • A proportional graph always passes through (0,0)
  • Start counting from the origin

Key rule

Every proportional relationship passes through the origin.

Memory hook

(0,0) — where both axes cross.