Cartesian Coordinate Plane

Definition

The Cartesian coordinate plane is formed by two perpendicular lines called axes (x-axis and y-axis) that intersect at their common origin (0, 0). It is used to locate points using ordered pairs (x, y).

Related terms

Ordered Pair: A pair of numbers (x, y) that represents the coordinates of a point on the Cartesian coordinate plane.

Quadrants: The four regions formed by dividing the Cartesian coordinate plane into four equal parts.

Axes: The two perpendicular lines (x-axis and y-axis) that intersect at the origin and define the reference frame for the Cartesian coordinate plane.