Understanding Word Problems: Plotting Points
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In simple cases, moving north or south changes the y-coordinate and moving east or west changes the x-coordinate. Starting at $(0, 0)$, each block north adds 1 to y, south subtracts 1, east adds 1 to x, and west subtracts 1.
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Quick Quiz
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What are the coordinates of a point after moving 4 blocks north and 5 blocks west from the origin?
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Real-World Problem
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Sarah's Walk
Sarah walked 3 blocks north and 6 blocks east. What are her coordinates? Enter your answer in the form <a href="ordered-pair">$(x, y)$</a>.
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Think About This
Calculate the distance between two points $(-5, 4)$ and $(2, 4)$.
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Advanced
If Nisha moves 6 blocks south, then 2 blocks east, and finally 10 blocks north from the origin, what are her final coordinates?
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