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Go Math Ch 9 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| coordinate plane | a plane formed by a horizontal line called the x-axis and a vertical line called the y-axis |
| independent variable | a variable whose value determines the value of another quantity |
| ordered pair | a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a grid |
| x-coordinate | the first number in an ordered pair; tells the distance to move right or left from (0, 0) |
| dependent variable | a variable who value depends on the value of another quantity |
| linear equation | an equation that, when graphed, forms a straight line |
| quadrants | the four regions of the coordinate plane separated by the x- and y-axes |
| y-coordinate | the second number in an ordered pair; tells the distance to move up or down from (0, 0) |