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Coordinates

A point on a grid is identified by two numbers, known as coordinates. These coordinates indicate the position of the point.

• Two Numbers: Coordinates consist of two numbers representing steps across and up or down.
• Two Axes: Grids have two axes - the horizontal x-axis and the vertical y-axis. These axes help locate points on the grid.

Examples

Example 1: Hassan thinks that the triangle’s coordinates are (4, 2). Do you agree?
Sol: The first thing you need to do is to read the triangle’s coordinates for yourself.
The triangle is opposite 2 on the x-axis and in line with 4 on the y-axis.
That should be written as (2, 4). So Hassan is wrong because he has mixed up the order of the x and y-axis.

Example 2: What are the coordinates of the circle?
Sol: Step 1: Go along the x-axis to see which number the circle is in line with - 3.
Step 2: Now see which number the circle is opposite to on the y-axis - 4.
Step 3: Write the numbers as coordinates (3, 4).
What are the coordinates of the square?
Step 1: Read which number the square is opposite to on the x-axis - 5.
Step 2: Now see which number the square is in line with on the y axis - 1.
Step 3: Write the numbers as coordinates (5, 1).