Understanding The Cartesian Plane
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The Cartesian plane is a flat surface defined by two perpendicular number lines called the x-axis and y-axis. Any point is named by an ordered pair $(x, y)$, where x shows horizontal distance and y shows vertical distance from the origin.
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Beginner
What are the coordinates of a point 3 units to the right and 4 units up from the origin?
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Real-World Problem
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Teenager Scenario
You are standing at point $(0, 0)$ in a park. A tree is located 5 units to your east and 7 units north. What are the coordinates of the tree?
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If a point is located at <a href="ordered-pair">$(-3, -2)$</a>, determine which quadrant it is in.
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Advanced
If a point $(x, y)$ satisfies $x^2 + y^2 = 25$, what does this define?
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