Coordinate
Jargon-Free Definition
A pair of numbers that tells where a point is.
QCAA/AC9 Definition
A set of numbers used to locate a point in a coordinate system.
Examples of Word Use in School
- Write the coordinate of the point.
- Plot the coordinate on the grid.
- Swap the coordinate values and compare.
Mathematical Definition
In the Cartesian plane, a coordinate is usually an ordered pair