Positive and Negative Y-Axis
The Y axis extends upward from the origin, and all points on this axis have a positive Y-coordinate. Conversely, it extends downward, and points on this side have a negative Y-coordinate. The positive direction is usually denoted as the upward direction, and the negative direction is denoted as the downward direction.
Points on Y Axis
All points on the Y axis have an X-coordinate of zero since they lie on a vertical line. These points are represented in the form of (0, y), where y is the Y-coordinate.
Equation of Y Axis
The equation of the Y axis is simply x = 0, where x represents the X-coordinate. This equation indicates that all the points on the Y axis have an X-coordinate of zero.
Learn More: Coordinate Axes and Coordinate Planes in 3D.
X and Y Axis
X and Y Axis are the foundation of the Cartesian coordinate system as well as graphs in mathematics. The x-axis and y-axis are crucial components of the coordinate plane, with the x-axis serving as a horizontal number line and the y-axis as a vertical number line. They intersect at right angles to create the coordinate plane. The x-axis is referred to as the abscissa, while the y-axis is known as the ordinate.
In this article, we will explore both the X-axis and well Y-axis in varying detail. Other than that, we will also learn equations of the x and y axis, and learn how to plot the point on either the x-axis or y-axis or in the cartesian coordinate as well.
Table of Content
- What is the Cartesian Coordinate System?
- What is X-Axis?
- Positive and Negative X-Axis
- Equation of X-Axis
- What is Y-Axis?
- Positive and Negative Y-Axis
- X and Y Axis on Graph
- Plotting Points on X and Y Axis
- Axis and Quadrants of Cartesian Plane
- X and Y Axis Examples
- Practice Problems on X and Y Axis