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Coordinate
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Two examples of the idea done right—and one common look-alike that is not right.
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Definition
A coordinate refers to a number or set of numbers that identify the position of a point on a graph or coordinate plane.
More specifically:
In two dimensions, a coordinate is written as an ordered pair: (x,y)
x is the horizontal position (left or right, along the x-axis).
y is the vertical position (up or down, along the y-axis).
Example:
The point (3, -2) means:
Move 3 units to the right on the x-axis.
Move 2 units down on the y-axis.
So, in summary:
A coordinate is a number or pair of numbers that tell you the exact location of a point on a graph.
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