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Cartesian grid — AQA Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Cartesian grid

GCSEAQA8300

Cartesian grid

Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Graphs.

Definition

A coordinate system consisting of a horizontal $x$ -axis and a vertical $y$ -axis used for plotting points.

Exam Context

Cartesian grid appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Graphs and Straight-Line Graphs.

Algebra Graphs Straight-Line Graphs

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Straight-Line Graphs

Graphs • Straight-Line Graphs

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