Practice Coordinate Plane in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
A two-dimensional surface formed by two perpendicular number lines — the horizontal x-axis and the vertical y-axis — intersecting at the origin (0, 0). Every point on the plane is uniquely identified by an ordered pair (x, y) giving its horizontal and vertical distances from the origin.
Like a map with street numbers—the address (3, 2) is 3 right, 2 up.
Example 1
easyIn which quadrant is the point (-3, 5) located?
Example 2
mediumFind the distance between points (1, 2) and (4, 6).
Example 3
easyPlot the point (2, -3). Is it above or below the x-axis?
Example 4
mediumFind the midpoint of the segment connecting (-2, 4) and (6, 0).