ISEE Middle Level Math : How to find a square on a coordinate plane

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Coordinate Geometry

Which of the following is a vertex of the square?

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The coordinates of a point are determined by the distance from the origin. The first point in the ordered pair is the number of units to the left or right of the origin. Negative numbers indicate the number of units to the left while positive numbers indicate the number of units to the right. The second number indicates the number of units above or below the origin. Positive numbers indicate the number of units above while negative numbrs indicate the number of units below the origin. The vertices of the square are:

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