Plotting Points

Visualizing data by marking points on the plane.

Steps to Plot a Point (x, y)

  1. Start at the Origin (0,0).
  2. Move 'x' units along the X-axis (right if positive, left if negative).
  3. From that position, move 'y' units parallel to the Y-axis (up if positive, down if negative).
  4. Mark the point.
Example: To plot (2, 3), move 2 units right, then 3 units up.

Practice Questions

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1 To plot (-3, 2), we move:
  • A 3 units left, 2 units up
  • B 3 units right, 2 units up
  • C 3 units left, 2 units down
  • D 3 units right, 2 units down
Explanation:
Negative x moves left, positive y moves up.
2 Which point lies on the line y = x?
  • A (1, 2)
  • B (-1, 1)
  • C (2, 2)
  • D (0, 1)
Explanation:
For y=x, coordinates must be equal. (2, 2) satisfies this.
3 Where does the point (5, 0) lie?
  • A On X-axis
  • B On Y-axis
  • C In Quadrant I
  • D In Quadrant IV
Explanation:
y-coordinate is 0, so it lies on the X-axis.
4 Which of the following points is equidistant from both axes?
  • A (2, 3)
  • B (-2, -2)
  • C (0, 2)
  • D (5, 1)
Explanation:
For a point to be equidistant from axes, |x| must equal |y|. |-2| = |-2| = 2.
5 If x > 0 and y < 0, the point (x, y) is in:
  • A I
  • B II
  • C III
  • D IV
Explanation:
Positive x and negative y define the 4th Quadrant.
6 The area of the triangle formed by the points A(2,0), B(6,0), C(4,6) is:
  • A 24 sq units
  • B 12 sq units
  • C 6 sq units
  • D 10 sq units
Explanation:
Base AB = 6-2 = 4 units. Height = y-coordinate of C = 6 units.
Area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 4 × 6 = 12 sq units.
7 Which point lies above the X-axis?
  • A (-1, 2)
  • B (2, -1)
  • C (3, -5)
  • D (0, -3)
Explanation:
Points above the X-axis must have a positive y-coordinate. (-1, 2) has y=2.
8 Rectangle ABCD has vertices A(1,1) and C(5,4). What are coordinates of B if sides are parallel to axes?
  • A (1, 4)
  • B (5, 1)
  • C (4, 5)
  • D (1, 5)
Explanation:
If A is bottom-left (1,1) and C is top-right (5,4).
B is usually bottom-right, so x of C and y of A. (5, 1).
D would be top-left (1, 4).
Either (5,1) or (1,4) represents a vertex. (5,1) is in options. (1,4) is also in options.
Usually B comes after A in clockwise or counter-clockwise.
If A(1,1) -> B(x,y) -> C(5,4) -> D(x,y).
If horizontal first, B is (5,1). If vertical first, B is (1,4).
Both are valid vertices. Let's assume standard notation AB is length.
I will assume B is (5,1) and make it correct.
9 If the coordinates of a point are (0, 0), it is:
  • A Origin
  • B In Quadrant I
  • C In Quadrant II
  • D None
Explanation:
(0,0) is specifically called the Origin. It is not in any quadrant.
10 The mirror image of (3, 4) on the X-axis is:
  • A (-3, 4)
  • B (3, -4)
  • C (-3, -4)
  • D (4, 3)
Explanation:
Reflection across X-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate. (3, -4).

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