SSAT Upper Level Math : How to graph a point

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #601 : Ssat Upper Level Quantitative (Math)

What are the coordinates for point M?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle (-7, -4)\)

\(\displaystyle (-4, 7)\)

\(\displaystyle (7, 4)\)

\(\displaystyle (4, 7)\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle (7, 4)\)

Explanation:

Find the x-coordinate by going right on the horizontal x-axis until you come across the line that is directly under the point. The x-coordinate is \(\displaystyle 7\).

Now, continue up until you reach the point and look across to the vertical y-axis. The y-coordinate is \(\displaystyle 4\).

\(\displaystyle (7, 4)\) are the coordinates for point M.

Example Question #602 : Ssat Upper Level Quantitative (Math)

What are the coordinates for point K?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle (6, 3)\)

\(\displaystyle (-6, 3)\)

\(\displaystyle (-3, -6)\)

\(\displaystyle (-6, -3)\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle (-6, -3)\)

Explanation:

Find the x-coordinate by going left on the horizontal x-axis until you come across the line that is above the point. The x-coordinate is \(\displaystyle -6\).

Now, continue down until you reach the point and look across to the vertical y-axis. The y-coordinate is \(\displaystyle -3\).

\(\displaystyle (-6, -3)\) are the coordinates for point K.

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