Coordinate Grid

Part of Coordinates · Section 3 of 8

DiagramUnit: GraphsGCSE

This diagram covers Coordinate Grid within Coordinates for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Coordinates in Graphs for GCSE Mathematics with 10 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 8 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Coordinate Grid

x y O Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 (2, 2) (-2, 1) (-2, -2) (3, -2) 1 2 3 -1 -2 1 2 3 -1 -2

Practice questions for Coordinates

Which point has coordinates (–3, 5)?

  • A. 3 units right, 5 units up
  • B. 3 units left, 5 units up
  • C. 5 units left, 3 units up
  • D. 3 units left, 5 units down
1 markfoundation

A triangle has vertices at P(−1, 2), Q(3, 5) and R(7, 2). Show that the triangle is isosceles.

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Quick recall flashcards

What are coordinates?
A pair of numbers (x, y) that describe the exact position of a point on a coordinate plane.
Which axis is vertical?
The y-axis is the vertical axis (runs up and down).

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