Vocabulary
Ordered Pairs
Word Problems
100

The first number in an ordered pair, locating a point on the x-axis of a coordinate plane.

x coordinate 

100

In the ordered pair (2,5), which number represents the x-coordinate?

2

100

Point Z is located 8 units to the right and 2 units up from the origin. Which ordered pair represents the coordinates of point Z?

What is (8,2)

200

The 2nd number in an ordered pair, locating a point on the y-axis of a coordinate plane.

y coordinate 

200

When plotting an ordered pair one must always start at what point on a coordinate plane?

origin

200

Ms. Honeycutt was graphing the following ordered pairs: (1,2), (2,4), (3,6). If the numbers continue this pattern, what will be the 5th ordered pair to be graphed?

What is (5,10)

300

The vertical axis on the coordinate plane.

y - axis 

300

In the ordered pair (3,9), which number represents the y-coordinate?

9

300

What is the rule for the following points?

(1,4), (2,5), (3,6), (4,7)

What is Y=X+3

400

The horizontal axis on the coordinate plane.

x - axis 

400

When plotting the ordered pair (6,3), starting at the origin what is the first thing you would need to do?

count 6 units over to the right.

400

Use the ordered pairs to find the pattern and fill in the missing ordered pair.


(0,0), (1,3) (2,6), (4,12), ( , ), (6, 18)

(5,15)

500

The point on the coordinate plane where the x-axis and the y-axis intersect; (0,0).

Origin

500

Who's class will win Field Day?

MRS. DYKEMA'S CLASS

500

Point K is located 4 units to the right and 7 units up from the origin. What ordered pair represents the location of point K?

What is (4,7)