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Cartesian coordinate system — AQA GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Cartesian coordinate system

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Cartesian coordinate system

Definition

A system for locating points using two perpendicular number lines, usually called the $x$ -axis and $y$ -axis.

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification A8 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

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x-axis
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