JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS

Module 6: The Rectangular Coordinate System

MATHEMATICS 8
DEXTER CARPIO
 MODULE 6 | WEEK 6: SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 2, 2020
The Rectangular Coordinate System

A. Illustrates the rectangular coordinate system and its uses.

OBJECTIVES
1. I can describe and illustrate the rectangular coordinate system and its uses.
2. I can plot positions on the coordinate plane using coordinate axes.

The Rectangular Coordinate System

MATERIALS
Device Writing materials Schoology Account

In this module, partner parent is expected to the following:

a) Check if the student has started and finished answering the module.
b) Participate in the student’s work if necessary and possible.
c) Contact the subject teacher if needed for any clarification.

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CONCEPTS AND
SEATING ARRANGEMENT LOCATE ME!
EXAMPLES
(5 minutes) (5 minutes)
(40 minutes)
4 5 6
PLOT ME! PARTS OF THE HOUSE ASSESSMENT
(10 minutes) (10 minutes) (15 minutes)

Let us start our journey by asking the guidance of the Holy Spirit through the prayer to Saint Jude. Remember
that we are in the presence of the Lord Almighty.

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE IN TIMES OF SUFFERING

() In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, I place myself into your hands at
this difficult time. Help me to know that I am not alone. Please pray for me, asking God to send
me comfort for my sorrows, bravery for my fears, and healing for my suffering. Ask our loving
God to strengthen my faith and give me the courage to accept His Will for my life. Thank you, St.
Jude, for the hope you offer to all who believe in you. Amen.
INTRODUCTION
This module will focus on the parts and uses of rectangular coordinate system. As you go through this
part, think about this question: How can the Rectangular Coordinate System be used in real life?

SEATING ARRANGEMENT
Directions: Suppose Mara and Clara belong to a class with the following seating arrangement.

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
R5
R4
R3 Mara

R2 Clara

R1
Teacher's Table

QUESTION

Using column and row, how do we describe Mara’s seat and Clara’s seat?
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LOCATE ME!
Directions: Observe the following maps. Answer the questions below.

Map 1 Map 2
PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
1. Using the Map 1, from boundary of Dinalupihan I travel 3 boxes going south and 2 boxes going east, in
what municipality I am now?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________________
2. In Map 2, using Manila as the reference point, how many boxes away is the province of Zamboanga?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________________
3. How can you easily find the answers in questions 1 and 2?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________________

CONCEPTS AND EXAMPLES

THE RECTANGULAR COORDINATE SYSTEM

The rectangular coordinate system is also called the xy-plane, Cartesian
coordinate plane, or simply, the Cartesian plane in honor of the French mathematician.
René Descartes (1596 – 1650), who is known as the “Father of Modern Mathematics.”
This discovery is an important tool used in geography, navigation, statistics, economic,
engineering, and sciences in general.

Rene Descartes

PARTS OF RECTANGULAR
COORDINATE SYSTEM
❖ Cartesian coordinate plane – is a plane formed by
the intersection of two number lines that are
perpendicular to each other.
❖ x-axis – the horizontal number line.
❖ y-axis – the vertical number line.
❖ Origin – the point of intersection of the two axes.
❖ Quadrants – two intersecting axes create four regions.
❖ Ordered pair – every point in the coordinate plane.
❖ x-coordinate/abscissa – the first number in an
ordered pair.
❖ y-coordinate/ordinate – the second number in an
ordered pair.

NOTE: Use capital letter to denote a point or an

ordered pair, and the ordered pair is enclosed by
The Cartesian Coordinate Plane
parentheses wherein the order of the numbers is
important.
GRAPHING ORDERED PAIRS
From the origin, count left or right along the x-axis the number of units as indicated by the abscissa. The
positive abscissa is found on the right of the origin, whereas the negative abscissa is found on the left of the
origin. From this point, count up or down the number of units as indicated by the ordinate. The positive ordinate
is above the x-axis, whereas the negative ordinate is below the x-axis.

Examples:

A. Plot the following points: Solution:

1. A (3, 2)  E (1, 6)
2. B (-1, 4)
 H (0, 5)
B (-1, 4) 
3. C (-4, -2)

4. D (2, -3)  A (3, 2)

5. E (1, 6) I (-4, 0) J (0, 0)

6. F (-3, -5)
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7. G (6, -2) C (-4, -2)  G (6, -2) 
8. H (0, 5)  D (2, -3)
9. I (-4, 0)
F (-3, -5) 
10. J (0, 0)

B. Determine the coordinates of the following

 G points:
C  Solution:
1. A (4, 2)

2. B (-2, -2)
A 3. C (-3, 5)
H  I
4. D (0, -5)
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F 5. E (-6, -3)
B  6. F (6, -1)
E  7. G (1, 6)
J 
8. H (-5, 1)
D
9. I (3, 0)

10. J (3, -4)

LOCATIONS OF POINTS ON THE CARTESIAN PLANE
Abscissa Ordinate Location
+ + Quadrant I
– + Quadrant II
– – Quadrant III
+ – Quadrant IV
x≠0 0 x-axis
0 y≠0 y-axis
0 0 Origin

Examples:

Determine the location of each point.

1. (-7, 4) Location: Quadrant II 6. (-10, -8) Location: Quadrant III

2. (8, -3) Location: Quadrant IV 7. (0, 0) Location: Origin
3. (0, 6) Location: y-axis 8. (12, 0) Location: x-axis
4. (-5, 0) Location: x-axis 9. (1, -2) Location: Quadrant IV
5. (11, 9) Location: Quadrant I 10. (0, -5) Location: y-axis

PLOT ME!
Direction: Plot the following points on the Cartesian plane.

1. K (7, 3)

2. L (6, 0)

3. M (-8, -1)

4. N (-2, 5)

5. O (9, -4)

6. P (5, 7)

7. Q (0, -6)

8. R (-8, 9)

9. S (-1, -3)

10. T (4, 4)
PARTS OF THE HOUSE
Direction: Describe the location of each point below by completing the following table. An example is done for
you.

Parts of the Building Coordinates Quadrant 5. Kitchen

Example: Dining (-4, 0) IV 6. Bed Room 4

1. Garage 7. Alfresco
2. Study Room 8. Theatre
3. Bath Room 9. Porch
4. Bed Room 1 10. Bed Room 2

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1. What is the Rectangular Coordinate System composed of?

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2. How can the Rectangular Coordinate System be used in real life?
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ASSESSMENT
Direction: Read and analyze each statement and choose the letter of the best answer.

____ 1. Which of the following ordered pair lies in the second quadrant?
a. (1, 3) b. (2, -1) c. (-2, -3) d. (-3, 2)
____ 2. Which point lies on the x-axis?
a. (0, 3) b. (-3, 2) c. (2, 0) d. (2, -3)
____ 3. The point of intersection of the two axes of the cartesian plane is called __________.
a. midpoint b. origin c. center d. vertex
____ 4. If an ordered pair in the third quadrant is two units away from the x-axis and four units away from the
y-axis, then the coordinates of the point is _______.
a. (2, 4) b. (4, 2) c. (-2, -4) d. (-4, -2)
____ 5. The first number in an ordered pair is called _________.
a. ordinate b. quadrant c. abscissa d. y-coordinate
____ 6. Which of the following is the location of the point (5, -3)?

a. x-axis b. Quadrant II c. y-axis d. Quadrant IV

____ 7. Which of the following is the correct plot of the point (0, 6)?

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a. b. c. d.

____ 8. If the x-coordinate and y-coordinate are both negative, the location of point lies on the ___________.
a. Quadrant I b. Quadrant II c. Quadrant III d. Quadrant IV
____ 9. In the part of rectangular coordinate system, the vertical number line is called ___________.
a. x-axis b. x-coordinate c. y-axis d. y-coordinate
____ 10. Refer to graph below, which item or thing that represent the point (2, -4)?
a. table b. laptop c. bag d. ball
 • Alagano, Robelyn F. (2015) Mathematics for the 21st Century Learner, DIWA
Learning Systems, Inc., Makati City
REFERENCES
• Orines, Fernando B. (2012) Next Century Mathematics, Phoenix Publishing House,
Inc., Quezon City
Teacher DEXTER CARPIO
Contact Number 0916-763-5085
Email Address jonalynbasuel@gmail.com
Consultation Time During class schedule until 5PM