Cartesian coordinate system

Definition

A Cartesian coordinate system is a two-dimensional grid that uses perpendicular lines, called axes, to locate points. It consists of a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis, intersecting at the origin (0,0).

Related terms

Distance Formula: This formula calculates the distance between two points in a Cartesian coordinate system using their coordinates.

Slope-intercept Form: An equation in this form describes a straight line on a Cartesian plane by specifying its slope and y-intercept.

Quadrants: The four regions into which a Cartesian plane is divided by its axes.