Coordinates
⭐ MasteredCoordinates give the position of a point on a grid as (x, y). Go across first, then up.
Maps and video games use coordinates.
All about Coordinates
Coordinates describe the exact position of a point on a grid using two numbers in brackets, such as (3, 2). The first number is the x-coordinate and tells you how far to go across. The second number is the y-coordinate and tells you how far to go up.
Always start at the origin, the point (0, 0), and move along the x-axis first, then up or down the y-axis. Coordinates are used in maps, games and computer graphics to show where things are.
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Real-life uses of Coordinates
- Finding a seat in a theatre using row and seat numbers
- Plotting places on a map or a video game screen
- Drawing pictures on a graph
Frequently asked questions about Coordinates
What is the origin?
The point (0, 0) where the x-axis and y-axis cross.
What do the two numbers in a coordinate mean?
The first number is the horizontal position (x) and the second is the vertical position (y).
How do you plot a point at (−2, 4)?
Move 2 steps left from the origin, then 4 steps up.