Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
Where is the point (3, −2)?
- Start at the origin, where the axes cross.
- The first number, 3: go 3 to the right. The second, −2: go 2 down.
Answer: 3 right, 2 down
Example 2
Where is the point (−4, 1)?
- −4: go 4 to the left. 1: go 1 up.
Answer: 4 left, 1 up
Where this is taught: The Coordinate Plane, “Plotting a point, step by step”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Tap your answer to each one, then press Check my answers at the bottom.Circle your answer to each one. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.