Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a coordinate plane with x and y axes. Each object is placed at a specific point on the grid. To find the ordered pair (x, y) for each object:
- The
x-coordinate is how far left or right the object is from the center (0,0). Right is positive, left is negative.
- The
y-coordinate is how far up or down the object is from the center. Up is positive, down is negative.
We’ll go one object at a time and read its position carefully.
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Mushroom (pink with white spots)
Look at the mushroom: it’s at x = 3, y = 3 →
(3, 3)
Banana
It’s at x = 3, y = -3 →
(3, -3)
Watermelon slice
At x = -2, y = 1 →
(-2, 1)
Bow tie (pink)
At x = -5, y = -4 →
(-5, -4)
Cupcake (pink with cherry)
At x = 6, y = -6 →
(6, -6)
Sun
At x = 1, y = 6 →
(1, 6)
Fish (pink striped)
At x = -5, y = 3 →
(-5, 3)
Heart (pink)
At x = -5, y = -7 →
(-5, -7)
Star (blue)
At x = -8, y = 1 →
(-8, 1)
Flower (yellow)
At x = -8, y = -2 →
(-8, -2)
Pumpkin (orange)
At x = 6, y = 5 →
(6, 5)
Eggplant (purple)
At x = 2, y = -7 →
(2, -7)
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Now let’s list them in the order shown in the worksheet:
Left column:
- Mushroom = (3, 3)
- Bow tie = (-5, -4)
- Fish = (-5, 3)
- Flower = (-8, -2)
Middle column:
- Banana = (3, -3)
- Cupcake = (6, -6)
- Heart = (-5, -7)
- Pumpkin = (6, 5)
Right column:
- Watermelon = (-2, 1)
- Sun = (1, 6)
- Star = (-8, 1)
- Eggplant = (2, -7)
Double-checking a few to be sure:
- Star: x=-8, y=1 → yes, matches grid.
- Eggplant: x=2, y=-7 → yes, that’s correct.
- Pumpkin: x=6, y=5 → yes.
- Flower: x=-8, y=-2 → yes.
All look accurate.
Final Answer:
Mushroom = (3, 3)
Bow tie = (-5, -4)
Fish = (-5, 3)
Flower = (-8, -2)
Banana = (3, -3)
Cupcake = (6, -6)
Heart = (-5, -7)
Pumpkin = (6, 5)
Watermelon = (-2, 1)
Sun = (1, 6)
Star = (-8, 1)
Eggplant = (2, -7)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinate systems worksheet.