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QUADRANT 1 2 3 4 GRAPH HOW TO
Quadrant IV consists of positive x values and negative y values, and is shown in the bottom right corner of the plane.
Quadrant III consists of negative x values and negative y values, and is shown in the bottom left corner of the plane. Quadrant II consists of negative x values and positive y values, and is shown in the top left corner of the plane. Quadrant I consists of positive x values and positive y values, and is shown in the top right corner of the plane. Here’s a quick breakdown and visual of where each of the four quadrants is located. Vertical shift: A change in y-axis value that shifts the point up or down. Horizontal shift: A change in x-axis value that shifts the point left or right. The Cartesian plane is helpful in being able to determine the position of a given point in a 2-D plane in relation to the origin, (0, 0).Įach point is represented by the x-coordinate (horizontal shift) followed by the y-coordinate (vertical shift). Related terms to knowĬartesian plane: Also known as a coordinate plane, the cartesian plane refers to the two-dimensional x and y axes and the points plotted on them. The point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect is known as the origin, with coordinates (0,0). Students will need to successfully navigate these quadrants for a wide range of math problems, so let’s start today’s tutorial with some important vocabulary to nail down the basics. In this tutorial, we’ll define quadrants and other relevant terms and take a look at an example of accurately identifying and plotting points using quadrants. Starting in the top right corner is Quadrant I and in a counterclockwise direction you will see Quadrants II through IV. To explain, the two dimensional Cartesian plane is divided by the x and y axes into four quadrants. Margo, math expert and Operations extraordinaire, is glad you asked! Quadrants will pop up on graphs in algebra, geometry, and more, and we can help chart a course to success.Ī quadrant is the area contained by the x and y axes thus, there are four quadrants in a graph.