Here is the step-by-step solution to help you plot the points and shapes on your coordinate plane.
Part A: Plotting Points
To plot a point like $(x, y)$, you always start at the center $(0,0)$.
1. Move
Left or Right for the first number ($x$). Right is positive (+), Left is negative (-).
2. Move
Up or Down for the second number ($y$). Up is positive (+), Down is negative (-).
1) Z(2, 5)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Right 2.
* Go
Up 5.
* Mark the point and label it
Z.
2) K(5, -3)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Right 5.
* Go
Down 3.
* Mark the point and label it
K.
3) U(-3, 4)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Left 3.
* Go
Up 4.
* Mark the point and label it
U.
4) A(-2, -2)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Left 2.
* Go
Down 2.
* Mark the point and label it
A.
5) R(4, -1)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Right 4.
* Go
Down 1.
* Mark the point and label it
R.
6) X(-3, 2)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Left 3.
* Go
Up 2.
* Mark the point and label it
X.
7) W(-5, -2)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Left 5.
* Go
Down 2.
* Mark the point and label it
W.
8) P(3, 5)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Right 3.
* Go
Up 5.
* Mark the point and label it
P.
9) Y(0, 1)
* Start at 0.
* The x-coordinate is 0, so do not move left or right. Stay on the vertical line.
* Go
Up 1.
* Mark the point on the y-axis and label it
Y.
10) T(1, 2)
* Start at 0.
* Go
Right 1.
* Go
Up 2.
* Mark the point and label it
T.
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Part B: Drawing Shapes
For these problems, find the coordinates just like in Part A, but draw the specific shape requested at that location.
11) Draw a $\square$ (Square) at $(-4, -2)$
* Go
Left 4, then
Down 2.
* Draw a small square centered on that intersection.
12) Draw a $\bigcirc$ (Circle) at $(-5, -5)$
* Go
Left 5, then
Down 5.
* Draw a small circle centered on that intersection.
13) Draw a $\square$ (Square) at $(-3, 1)$
* Go
Left 3, then
Up 1.
* Draw a small square centered on that intersection.
14) Draw a $\star$ (Star) at $(5, 4)$
* Go
Right 5, then
Up 4.
* Draw a small star centered on that intersection.
15) Draw a $\triangle$ (Triangle) at $(1, -1)$
* Go
Right 1, then
Down 1.
* Draw a small triangle centered on that intersection.
Final Answer:
The task requires manual plotting on a graph. Please follow the movement instructions above to mark each point and shape on your grid paper accurately.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinate graphing worksheet printable.
