Math Definitions - Letter A
Chapters
Definition of Axes
Definition of Axes
The \(xy\)-plane has two lines called axes that pass through the origin (the point \((0,0)\)) and help you to measure how far to the left or right and how far up or down a point lies in the plane.
The \(x\)-axis is the horizontal line in the plane that passes through the origin (the point \((0,0)\)) and helps you to measure how far left or right in the plane a point lies.
The \(y\)-axis is the vertical line in the plane that passes through the origin and helps you to measure how far up or down the plane a point lies.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Prerequisites
None
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter A
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017
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