Math

Across then Up

Across then Up

Helps you remember the order to read coordinates (x, y).

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When to use it

Use it when plotting or reading a point on a coordinate grid to remember that x comes before y.

Example

The point $(3, 5)$ means move 3 units across (right) and 5 units up from the origin.

Common mistake

Reading the y-coordinate first and moving up before going across, which places the point in the wrong location.