SSAT Upper Level Math : How to graph an ordered pair

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #84 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (2, 6)?

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Possible Answers:

C

B

D

A

Correct answer:

D

Explanation:

To get to \displaystyle (2, 6), move right along the x-axis by \displaystyle 2, then move up on the y-axis by \displaystyle 6.

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

 

Example Question #1 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinates \displaystyle (-2, 4)?

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Possible Answers:

C

D

B

A

Correct answer:

A

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

To get to \displaystyle (-2, 4), move left on the x-axis by \displaystyle 2, then move up on the y-axis by \displaystyle 4.

Example Question #1 : How To Graph An Ordered Pair

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (0,3)?

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Possible Answers:

A

C

D

B

Correct answer:

D

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

To get to \displaystyle (0,3), only move up by \displaystyle 3 on the y-axis. Do not move along the x-axis because the x-coordinate is \displaystyle 0.

Example Question #1 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (2,2)?

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Possible Answers:

C

A

D

B

Correct answer:

C

Explanation:

To get to \displaystyle (2,2), move right on the x-axis by \displaystyle 2 then move up on the y-axis by \displaystyle 2.

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

 

Example Question #231 : Coordinate Plane

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (-5, -3)?

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Possible Answers:

D

A

B

C

Correct answer:

A

Explanation:

To get to \displaystyle (-5, -3), move left on the x-axis by \displaystyle 5 then move down the y-axis by \displaystyle 3.

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

 

Example Question #2 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (3, -1)?

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Possible Answers:

A

B

D

C

Correct answer:

B

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

To get to \displaystyle (3, -1), move right on the x-axis by \displaystyle 3, then move down on the y-axis by \displaystyle 1.

Example Question #241 : Algebra

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (6,-4)?

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Possible Answers:

D

A

C

B

Correct answer:

B

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis.

To get to \displaystyle (6, -4), move right on the x-axis by \displaystyle 6 then move down on the y-axis by \displaystyle 4.

Example Question #1 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (-1,7)?

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Possible Answers:

A

B

D

C

Correct answer:

D

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis. The first term in the ordered pair is the movement in the x direction and the second point is the movement in the y direction.

To get to \displaystyle (-1, 7), move left on the x-axis by \displaystyle 1, then move up on the y-axis by \displaystyle 7.

Example Question #1 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (-7,-6)?

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Possible Answers:

C

B

A

D

Correct answer:

C

Explanation:

To get to \displaystyle (-7, -6), move left on the x-axis by \displaystyle 7, then down on the y-axis by \displaystyle 6.

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis. The first term in the ordered pair is the movement in the x direction and the second point is the movement in the y direction.

Example Question #51 : Graphing

Which point best represents the coordinate \displaystyle (7,0)?

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Possible Answers:

C

A

D

B

Correct answer:

B

Explanation:

The sign in front of each number represents which direction to go on the x or y-axis starting at the origin \displaystyle (0,0). If the number is positive you go right on the x-axis or up on the y-axis. If the sign is negative then you move to the left on the x-axis or down on the y-axis. The first term in the ordered pair is the movement in the x direction and the second point is the movement in the y direction.

To get to \displaystyle (7, 0), only move right on the x-axis by \displaystyle 7.

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