GRADE 5 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 11

Coordinate Plane

Coordinates are written horizontal then vertical: (x,y).

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Coordinates are written horizontal then vertical: (x,y).

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Locate (3,5).

  1. Step 1: From (0,0) move 3 right
  2. Step 2: Then 5 up.

Final answer: (3,5)

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Move 2 right and 4 up. Coordinate?

Show the answer

(2,4)

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