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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
Rectangular Coordinate
System
Mathematics – Grade 8
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 7: Rectangular Coordinate System
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Rectangular Coordinate System. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
In this module, you will be able to:
• Illustrate the rectangular coordinate system and its uses.
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Specifically, you are expected to:

1. describe and illustrate the rectangular coordinate system and its uses;
and
2. plot ordered pairs on the coordinate plane.
 What I Know

Let us check your prior knowledge about rectangular coordinate system by

answering the questions below.

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. In which of the following statements describes Rectangular Coordinate

System?
a. It is used for naming points in a plane.
b. It is a plane containing the coordinates and ordinates.
c. It is used to determine the location of a point by using a single number.
d. It is a two dimensional plane which is divided by the axes into four regions
called quadrants.

2. Which of the following axis is the vertical number line on a Rectangular

Coordinate System?
a. w
b. x
c. y
d. z

3. What is the point of intersection of the two axes?

a. base
b. edge
c. origin
d. plane

4. Which of the following comes first in writing coordinates?

a. quadrant
b. abscissa
c. ordinate
d. origin

5. In what quadrant does the point (x, y) lie if x < 0 and y > 0?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

6. Give the coordinates of the point 2 units to the left of y-axis and 7 units
below the x-axis.
a. (2, 7)
b. (7, 2)
c. (-2, -7)
d. (-7, -2)
 7. Point A has the coordinates (5, -2). Andi indicated that it is located in
Quadrant IV. Do you agree with her answer?
a. Yes, because in Quadrant IV, the values of x are positive and the values of
y are negative.
b. No, because in Quadrant IV, the values of x are positive and the values of
y are positive.
c. Yes, because in Quadrant IV, the values of x are negative and the values
of y are positive.
d. No, because in Quadrant IV, the signs are the values of x are negative and
the values of y are negative.

8. Which of the following statements best describes the point (3, -4)?
a. It is 4 units above the x-axis and 3 units to the left of the y-axis.
b. It is 4 units below the x-axis and 3 units to the left of the y-axis.
c. It is 4 units above the x-axis and 3 units to the right of the y-axis.
d. It is 4 units below the x-axis and 3 units to the right of the y-axis.

9. Which of the following statements best describes these set of ordered pairs?
(5, 4), (3, 2), (1, 0), (-1, 0), (-3, 3)
a. The points are coplanar.
b. The points are collinear.
c. The points are coplanar and collinear.
d. The points are coplanar but non – collinear.

For item numbers 10 – 15, refer to the figure at the right.

10. In what quadrant/axis does the point I lie?

a. I
b. II
c. x – axis
d. y – axis

11. In what quadrant does the point B lie?

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

12. What are the coordinates of the point D?

a. (4, 0)
b. (0, 4)
c. (-4, 0)
d. (0, -4)

13. What are the coordinates of the point G?

a. (4, 0)
b. (0, 4)
c. (-4, 0)
d. (0, -4)
14. What point is represented by the coordinates (-3,-4)?
a. C
b. D
c. E
d. F

15. What point is represented by the coordinates (6, 3)?

a. D
b. H
c. E
d. A
 Lesson
Rectangular Coordinate
7 System
There are many real-life experiences that you can apply using the rectangular
coordinate system. The discussions and activities in this material focuses on
rectangular coordinate system and its uses.

What’s In

We will review some basic skills which you have learned during your Grade 7
days. Could you still recall the integers? Integers are commonly used to represent
real life situations. Integers are not just any numbers, but they are numbers with
positive and negative signs.

Let us try to answer the activity below.

Activity 1: Represent Me!

Direction: Use positive or negative number to express the change in the following
situations. Write your answers on the space provided.

__________ 1. The temperature in Region 12 rises up to 36OC.

__________ 2. You have Php10.00 savings from your allowance.
__________ 3. Due to COVID 19, the price of a liter of gasoline decreases by P3.00.
__________ 4. There five points demerit from passing a requirement late.
__________ 5. He got a test score of 4 points above the passing mark.
__________ 6. The temperature of a freezer is set at 16O below zero.
__________ 7. It is a freezing point of water.

Questions:

1. Plot the answers on the number line.

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2. Based on the number line, which integer comes first?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Where is zero found on the number line?
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4. Which integers are seen on the left side of zero?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. What about on the right side of zero?
___________________________________________________________________________

Good job! You have done it well.

 What’s New

This time, let us improve your knowledge by doing the activities below.

Activity 2: First Day High

Directions: Read the situation carefully and answer the followings questions below.

On the first day of school, Teacher Lea prepared a seating arrangement for her
class with 25 students. She created 5 columns with 5 armchairs in each row. Lauren
seated on the third row at the second armchair and Adrian seated on the second row
at the third armchair.

Teacher’s Table

Probing questions:

1. Using the illustration above, write L where Lauren and A where Adrian seated.

2. Are their seats the same? Why?

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Keep it up! You are now ready to discover more about rectangular coordinate
system.
 What is It

Below are important terminologies, parts, notations and symbols that you
must learn and remember for you to understand more about the rectangular
coordinate system.

Definition of Rectangular Coordinate System

The rectangular coordinate system refers to a system that is used in graphing

number pairs. It is composed of two intersecting number lines that are perpendicular
to each other at the point zero. Every point is unique containing x and y - coordinates.

Did you know the interesting fact about the discovery of Rectangular
Coordinate System? It was discovered by a French Mathematician and Philosopher
named Rene Descartes.

Parts of Rectangular Coordinate System

1. Axes
Axes refer to the two intersecting number lines that are perpendicular to
each other in the Cartesian Plane. These are x – axis and y – axis.
x – axis – it is the horizontal line.
y – axis – it is the vertical line.

2. Origin
Origin refers to the point of intersection of x and y axes at (0, 0).

3. Quadrants
Quadrants refer to the regions that divide the plane into four equal parts.

Notice that:

Quadrant 1, all x and y values are

positive.

Quadrant 2, x values are negative

y values are positive.

Quadrant 3, all x and y values are
negative.

Quadrant 4, x values are positive

y values are negative.
 4. Points, Ordered Pair and Coordinates

Points in the Cartesian Plane are labelled with ordered pair (x, y).

Coordinates of the point refer to the ordered pairs that represent a point.

Abscissa (x – coordinate) refers to the distance from the point of origin that
is measured along the x – axis.

Ordinate (y – coordinate) refers to the distance from the point of origin that
is measured along the y – axis.

Example:
A(5, 9) B(-2, 1) C(6, -3)

Points A, B, and C are points with coordinates.

5, -2, and 6 are the abscissas and 9, 1, -3 are the ordinates.
Thus, in point (x, y), x is the abscissa and y is the ordinate.

Plotting Points on the Cartesian Plane

In plotting points in the Cartesian Plane, the value of abscissa and the
ordinates will tell you how to locate the point on the plane.

Here are the steps in plotting a point on the Cartesian Plane:

1. Start first with the origin. The origin will serve as your reference point.

2. Look into the ordered pair given. The first value of the ordered pair is the
abscissa. If the sign is positive, the direction of the point moves along the right
side of the x – axis. And if the sign is negative, the direction of the point moves
along the left side of the x – axis.

3. The second value of the ordered pair is the ordinate. If the sign is positive,
it moves upward as many units as the number requires. And if the sign is
negative, it moves downward as many units as the number requires.

Any question so far? I hope you already understand the rectangular

coordinate system. Let us proceed to the next activity.
 What’s More

Let us learn some more!

Activity 3: Locate the Coordinates!

Direction: Determine the coordinates and quadrant or axis where the indicated
places belong. The first one is done for you as an example.

Place Coordinates Quadrant/Axis

1. Banga (0, 1) y – axis
2. General Santos City _____ _______
3. Koronadal _____ _______
4. Lake Sebu _____ _______
5. Norala _____ _______
6. Polomolok _____ _______
7. Surallah _____ _______
8. Tboli _____ _______
9. Tampakan _____ _______
10. Tupi _____ _______

Good job! I am so happy that you have understood the lessons. Now, get
ready for another learning battle ahead!
 What I Have Learned

To summarize the lesson that you have learned about the rectangular
coordinate system, answer the activity below.

Activity 4: You Complete Me!

Direction: Fill-in the blank with the correct word or phrase to complete each
sentence.

1. The point with coordinates (-5, 3) can be graphed on the __________ coordinate
system.
2. The coordinates of the origin is __________.
3. The vertical axis of the Cartesian plane is called the __________.
4. The horizontal axis of the Cartesian plane is called the __________.
5. The pair of numbers (2, 4) is called a/an __________ pair.
6. In the ordered pair (0, -8), the -8 is called the __________.
7. In the ordered pair (5, 9), the 5 is called the __________.
8. The x – coordinate can also be called as __________.
9. The four regions formed by the coordinate axes are called the __________.
10. The intersection of the coordinate axes is called the __________.
11. In plotting a point, always starts at the __________.
12. To plot the point with coordinates (-5, 3), start at the origin and move 5 units to
the __________ of y – axis.
13. Refer to item number 12, and move 3 units __________ of x – axis.
14. To plot the point with coordinates (9, -2), start at the origin and move 9 units to
the __________ of y – axis.
15. Refer to item number 14, and move 2 units __________ of x – axis.
 What I Can Do

Now is the time to apply what you have learned about the rectangular
coordinate system in real life.

Activity 5: Coordin-Art

Direction: Make your own school map using graphing paper, ruler, pencil or pen,
and any coloring material. Your output will be assessed using the
rubric below:
RUBRIC: COORDINART MAKING
CRITERIA Exemplary Satisfactory Developing Beginning
4 3 2 1
Accuracy All points are All points All points are Points are
of Plot plotted correctly are plotted plotted not
and are easy to correctly correctly. plotted
see. The points and are easy correctly.
are neatly to see.
connected.
Originalit Product shows a Product Uses other Uses other
y large amount of shows some people’s ideas people's
original thought. original and giving ideas, but
Ideas are creative thought. them credit does not
and inventive. Work shows but there is give them
new ideas little evidence credit.
and insights. of original
thinking.
Neatness Exceptionally Neat and Lines and Appears
and well designed, relatively curves are messy and
Attractive neat, and attractive. A neatly drawn "thrown
ness attractive. Colors ruler and but the graph together"
that go well graphing appears quite in a
together are used paper are plain. hurry.
to make the used to Lines and
graph more make the curves are
readable. A ruler graph more visibly
and graphing readable. crooked
paper are used.

Aside from what is specified above, can you cite another area or context where
this lesson is applicable?
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Nice work! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.
 Assessment

Let us test how far you have understood the lessons by answering the
following questions.
Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who discovered the Rectangular Coordinate System?

a. Galileo Galilee
b. Pythagoras
c. Rene Descartes
d. Albert Einstein

2. In which of the following statements describes abscissa?

a. It is the y-coordinate.
b. It is the x-coordinate.
c. It is a point on the xy-plane.
d. It divides the plane into four regions called quadrant.

3. In what quadrant does the point (x, y) is located if x > 0 and y < 0?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

4. Give the coordinates of the point 5 units above the x-axis and 9 units to the
left y-axis.
a. (5, 9)
b. (9, -5)
c. (-9, -5)
d. (-9, 5)

5. Give the coordinates of the point 4 units above and 3 units to the right of
X(-1, 5).
a. (2, 9)
b. (-2, -9)
c. (3, 8)
d. (-3, -8)

6. Point A has coordinates (-8, 5). Andi said that it is located in Quadrant III. Do
you agree with her answer?
a. Yes, because in Quadrant III, the values of x are positive and the values of
y are negative.
b. No, because in Quadrant III, the values of x are positive and the values of
y are positive.
 c. Yes, because in Quadrant III, the values of x are negative and the values
of y are positive.
d. No, because in Quadrant III, the values of x are negative and the values of
y are negative.

7. Point Z has coordinates (9, 0). Adrianne said that it is located in Quadrant I.
Do you agree with her answer?
a. Yes, because in Quadrant I the values of x are positive.
b. No, because the point is on the y – axis.
c. Yes, because in Quadrant I the values of x are positive and the values of y
are positive.
d. No, because the point is on the x – axis.

8. Which of the following statements best describes the point (-2, 9)?
a. It is 2 units above the x-axis and 9 units to the left of the y-axis.
b. It is 2 units below the x-axis and 9 units to the left of the y-axis.
c. It is 2 units above the x-axis and 9 units to the right of the y-axis.
d. It is 2 units below the x-axis and 9 units to the right of the y-axis.

9. In which of the following best describes these set of points?

(-7, 0), (-4, 2), (-1, 4), (2, 6), (5, 8),
a. The points are coplanar.
b. The points are collinear.
c. The points are coplanar and collinear.
d. The points are coplanar but non – collinear.

For item numbers 10 – 15, refer to the figure at the right.

10. In what quadrant does point A lie?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

11. In what quadrant/axis does point H lie?

a. I
b. II
c. x – axi
d. y - axis

12. What are the coordinates of the point C?

a. (-3, -2)
b. (-2, -3)
c. (-3, 2)
d. (-2, 3)

13. What are the coordinates of the point B?

a. (3, 0)
b. (-3, 0)
c. (0, -3)
d. (0, 3)
14. What point is represented by the coordinates (3, 0)?
a. F
b. D
c. B
d. E

15. What point is represented by the coordinates (-5,-3)?

a. I
b. E
c. D
d. A

Good Job! You did well on this module! Keep going!

 Additional Activities

This is another activity that you will surely enjoy while doing it independently
as your assignment.

Direction: Someone is hiding in the picture. Are you ready to meet him? Plot these
points on the Cartesian Plane below. Connect the points alphabetically.
(For example, connect A to B, B to C, and so on.)

A (0, 3) G (1, 3) M (3, 3) S (-2, -3)

B (-3, 4) H (2, 6) N (4, 1) T (-4, 0)
C (-5, 7) I (3, 8) O (4, -1) U (-4, 1)
D (-6, 10) J (5, 10) P (2, -3) V (-3, 2)
E (-3, 8) K (5, 7) Q (-1, -4) W (0, 3)
F (0, 5) L (4, 4) R (0, -2)

Again, plot the following:

X (3, -4) Y (4, -6) Z (1, -4) A1 (1, -6) B1 (3, -4)

Great work! You did a good job in applying what you have learned for today.
 K to 10 Grade 8 Math Learners Material pages 119 – 137
K to 10 Grade 8 Math Teachers Guide pages 138 – 154
References
What I Know What’s In What’s New
1. D Activity 1: Activity 2
2. C
3. C 1. +36 1.
4. B 2. +10
5. B 3. -3
6. C 4. -5
7. A 5. +4
8. C 6. -16
9. D Questions:
10.C
1. -16
11.B
2. Middle
12.D
3. Negative
13.A 2. Answers may vary.
4. Positive
14.D
15.B
What’s More What I have Assessment
Activity 3:
Learned
1. C
Activity 4: 2. B
1. (0, 1),
y – axis 3. D
1. rectangular 4. D
2. (5, -3), Quadrant 2. (0, 0)
IV 5. C
3. y – axis 6. D
3. (0, 2), 4. x – axis
y – axis 7. D
5. ordered pair 8. D
4. (-5, -1), 6. y – coordinate
Quadrant III 9. C
7. x – coordinate 10.B
5. (-2, 3), 8. abscissa
6. (3, -1), 11.D
9. quadrants 12.A
Quadrant II 10. origin
7. (-2, 0), 13.C
11.origin/(0, 0) 14.A
x - axis 12. left 15. B
8. (0, -3), 13.above
y - axis 14. right
9. (3, 2), Quadrant I 15.below
10.(2, 0), x – axis
x – axis
Answer Key
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