Lesson 12
Interpreting Points on a Coordinate Plane
Let’s examine what points on the coordinate plane can tell us.
Problem 1
The elevation of a submarine is shown in the table. Draw and label coordinate axes with an appropriate scale and plot the points.
time after noon (hours) | elevation (meters) |
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0 | -567 |
1 | -892 |
2 | -1,606 |
3 | -1,289 |
4 | -990 |
5 | -702 |
6 | -365 |
Problem 2
\(30 + \text-30 = 0\).
- Write another sum of two numbers that equals 0.
- Write a sum of three numbers that equals 0.
- Write a sum of four numbers that equals 0, none of which are opposites.
Problem 3
The \(x\)-axis represents the number of hours before or after noon, and the \(y\)-axis represents the temperature in degrees Celsius.
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At 9 a.m., it was below freezing. In what quadrant would this point be plotted?
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At 11 a.m., it was \(10^\circ \text{C}\). In what quadrant would this point be plotted?
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Choose another time and temperature. Then tell the quadrant where the point should be plotted.
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What does the point \((0, 0)\) represent in this context?
Problem 4
Solve each equation.
\(3a = 12\)
\(b + 3.3 = 8.9\)
\(1 = \frac{1}{4} c\)
\(5\frac{1}{2} = d+ \frac{1}{4} \)
\(2e = 6.4\)
Problem 5
Crater Lake in Oregon is shaped like a circle with a diameter of about 5.5 miles.
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How far is it around the perimeter of Crater Lake?
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What is the area of the surface of Crater Lake?
Problem 6
A type of green paint is made by mixing 2 cups of yellow with 3.5 cups of blue.
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Find a mixture that will make the same shade of green but a smaller amount.
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Find a mixture that will make the same shade of green but a larger amount.
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Find a mixture that will make a different shade of green that is bluer.
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Find a mixture that will make a different shade of green that is more yellow.