Coordinate Plane And Graphing: Math Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every coordinate plane and graphing term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Coordinate plane

A coordinate plane is a flat grid formed by a horizontal number line and a vertical number line that cross at zero, used to locate points with ordered pairs of numbers.

Coordinates

Coordinates are ordered numbers that tell the exact location of a point on a grid, such as the coordinate plane, by giving its horizontal position and its vertical position.

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