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1. If y-coordinate is 3 times x-coordinate, form a table for it and draw a graph. (3

Marks)

Since the y-coordinate is 3 times the x-coordinate, we get the following

values.

X 1 2 3 4

Y 3 6 9 12

(1 Mark)

If we plot all the coordiantes on the coordinate axis the graph will look like
following:

(2 Marks)

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2. The cartesian plane is divided into ___ parts. (1 Mark)

The cartesian plane is divided into four parts. (1 Mark)

3. What are the coordinates of the point E and F of the given below graph? (3

marks)

Case(i)
The point E is at a distance of +3 units from y-axis and at a distance of +4
units from x-axis. (1 Mark)
Therefore, the x coordinate of E is 3 and y coordinate is 4. (0.5 Mark)
Hence the coordinate of E are (3, 4).

Case(ii)
The point F is at a distance of -3 units from y-axis and at a distance of -4
units from x-axis. (1.0 Mark)
Therefore, the x coordinate of F is -3 and y coordinate is -4. (0.5 Mark)
Hence the coordinate of F are (−3, −4).

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4. The coordinates of point A on x-axis are given as (a + 2, a − 2). Then find the
2
value of a . (2 Marks)

Given:
Coordinates = (a + 2, a − 2) ....(i)

Since, the point A lies on x-axis.

Coordinates of point A = (x, 0) ...(ii)

Comparing equation (i) with equation (ii) we get,

(a − 2) = 0 (1 mark)

a = 2

2 2
a = 2

2
a = 4.

2
Therefore, value of a is 4. (1 mark)

5. Point (−1, 5) lies in which quadrant? (2 Marks)

Here, (x, y) = (−1, 5)

Since, the value of abscissa is −1 which is negative whereas, value of

ordinate is 5 which is positive.
(1 Mark)

Therefore, (−1, 5) lies in second quadrant.

(1 Mark)

6. The ordinate of the point (−a, −b) is _______. (1 Mark)

As we know, ordinate of the point (x, y) is y.

Therefore, ordinate of the point (−a, −b) is −b.

(1 Mark)

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7. The abscissa of the point (5, −9) is _______. (1 Mark)

As we know, abscissa of the point (x, y) is x.

Therefore, abscissa of the point (5, −9) is 5.

(1 Mark)

8. For x = 2, y = 3, u = −5, v = 10 the point(x + y, u + v) lies in which quadrant?

(2 Marks)

Abscissa is x + y = 2 + 3 = 5 ) (0.5 Mark)

Ordinate is u + v = −5 + 10 = 5 (0.5 Mark)

The point is (5, 5).

Since both coordinates are positive therefore, the point lies in I

quadrant. (1 Mark)

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9. Find the coordinates of the points B, D and H.

(3 Marks)

Case(i)
The point B is at a distance of −5 units from y-axis and at a distance of +2

units from x-axis.

Therefore, the x coordinate of B is −5 and y coordinate is +2.

Hence the coordinate of B are (−5, 2). (1 Mark)

Case(ii)
The point D is at a distance of +6 units from y-axis and at a distance of +2

units from x-axis.

Therefore, the x coordinate of D is +6 and y coordinate is +2.

Hence the coordinate of D are (6, 2). (1 Mark)

Case(iiI)
The point H is at a distance of −5 units from y-axis and at a distance of −3

units from x-axis.

Therefore, the x coordinate of H is −5 and y coordinate is −3.

Hence the coordinate of H are (−5, −3). (1 Mark)

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10. In a “Coordinate City”, houses are numbered using coordinates. A delivery

boy has been given the following information. Help him to deliver the parcel to

house Q.

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