Coordinate plane

Property A coordinate plane is a grid formed by a horizontal x axis and a vertical y axis that meet at the origin $(0,0)$. Points are located using ordered pairs $(x,y)$, where the x coordinate is the horizontal position and the y coordinate is the vertical position.

Examples To plot $(5, 3)$, start at the origin $(0,0)$, move 5 units right, then 3 units up. To plot $( 2, 1)$, start at the origin, move 2 units left, then 1 unit up. To plot $( 4, 6)$, start at the origin, move 4 units left, then 6 units down.

Explanation Think of it as a treasure map where 'X' marks the spot at the origin! The first number in an ordered pair, $(x,y)$, tells you how many steps to take left or right. The second number tells you how many steps to go up or down to find your point!