AQA · Mathematics · 8300
GCSE Maths: Coordinates: shapes on a grid
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In coordinate notation (x, y), which value represents the horizontal position?
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x (the first value)
In coordinate notation (x, y), which value represents the vertical position?
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y (the second value)
The point where both x and y coordinates are zero is written as ?
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(0, 0)
What sign does the x-coordinate have for points to the left of the vertical axis?
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Negative
What sign does the y-coordinate have for points below the horizontal axis?
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Negative
What is the formula for the x-coordinate of the midpoint between points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?
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(x₁ + x₂) ÷ 2
What are the coordinates of the midpoint between A(−8, 3) and B(−2, 19)?
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(−5, 11). Average the x-coordinates: (−8+(−2))÷2=−5. Average the y-coordinates: (3+19)÷2=11.
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