Describe how you would plot the point (3, 5) on a coordinate plane.

Start at the origin. Move 3 units to the right along the x-axis, then move 5 units up parallel to the y-axis. Mark the point.

Plotting Points on a Graph

5th Grade•45 minutes

I can identify and plot points on a coordinate plane using x and y coordinates.

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the name of the horizontal axis on a coordinate plane?

2. What is the name of the vertical axis on a coordinate plane?

3. What are the coordinates of the origin on a coordinate plane?

...and 4 more questions

How to Plot Points a Coordinate Plane | Positive and Negative Coordinates | Math with Mr. J

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