Let’s go step by step to plot each point on the coordinate plane.
Remember:
Every point is written as (x, y).
- The first number (x) tells you how far to move left or right from the center (0,0).
→ Positive x = move right
→ Negative x = move left
- The second number (y) tells you how far to move up or down.
→ Positive y = move up
→ Negative y = move down
We’ll go through each point one by one and find where it goes on the grid.
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a) A(-7, -4)
→ Start at (0,0)
→ Move 7 steps LEFT (because x = -7)
→ Then move 4 steps DOWN (because y = -4)
→ Mark that spot with an “A”
b) B(-10, -9)
→ Move 10 steps LEFT
→ Then 9 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “B”
c) P(-3, 7)
→ Move 3 steps LEFT
→ Then 7 steps UP
→ Mark with “P”
d) Z(9, -5)
→ Move 9 steps RIGHT
→ Then 5 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “Z”
e) X(6, 8)
→ Move 6 steps RIGHT
→ Then 8 steps UP
→ Mark with “X”
f) R(-9, -6)
→ Move 9 steps LEFT
→ Then 6 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “R”
g) Q(-4, -4)
→ Move 4 steps LEFT
→ Then 4 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “Q”
h) Y(5, -8)
→ Move 5 steps RIGHT
→ Then 8 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “Y”
i) W(4, 10)
→ Move 4 steps RIGHT
→ Then 10 steps UP
→ Mark with “W”
j) K(7, 4)
→ Move 7 steps RIGHT
→ Then 4 steps UP
→ Mark with “K”
k) D(3, 2)
→ Move 3 steps RIGHT
→ Then 2 steps UP
→ Mark with “D”
l) J(0, -3)
→ x = 0 → don’t move left or right — stay on the vertical line (y-axis)
→ Move 3 steps DOWN
→ Mark with “J”
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Now, let’s double-check a few to make sure we didn’t mix up x and y:
- For example, point P(-3,7): x=-3 (left), y=7 (up) → correct quadrant II.
- Point Z(9,-5): x=9 (right), y=-5 (down) → correct quadrant IV.
- Point J(0,-3): on the y-axis, below zero → correct.
All points are within the grid range (-11 to 11 on both axes), so they all fit.
Final Answer:
Plot each point at its correct (x,y) location on the coordinate plane as described above. Label each point with its letter: A, B, P, Z, X, R, Q, Y, W, K, D, J.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the coordinate plane worksheet.
