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Coordinate Geometry

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

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Why Do We Need Two References? — The Basic Idea

  • To locate a point on a NUMBER LINE, one number (distance from origin) is enough.
  • To locate a point on a PLANE (flat surface), we need TWO numbers — one for each direction.
  • Example: To find a friend's house, knowing only the street name is NOT enough. You also need the house number. Similarly, a point in a plane needs TWO coordinates.
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The Cartesian Plane — Axes, Origin, and Quadrants

  • Two number lines are placed PERPENDICULAR to each other on a plane.
  • The HORIZONTAL number line is called the X-AXIS (also written as X'OX).
  • The VERTICAL number line is called the Y-AXIS (also written as Y'OY).
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Coordinates of a Point — Abscissa and Ordinate

  • Every point in the Cartesian plane has an ADDRESS called its COORDINATES, written as (x, y).
  • The X-COORDINATE (also called ABSCISSA) of a point = its perpendicular distance from the Y-axis, measured along the X-axis.
  • The Y-COORDINATE (also called ORDINATE) of a point = its perpendicular distance from the X-axis, measured along the Y-axis.
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Signs of Coordinates in Each Quadrant

  • The sign (+ or -) of each coordinate depends on which QUADRANT the point lies in.
  • QUADRANT I (top-right): Both x and y are POSITIVE → (+, +)
  • QUADRANT II (top-left): x is NEGATIVE, y is POSITIVE → (-, +)

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The Cartesian coordinate system consistsThe origin is the point whereThe xThe yThe coordinates of a point

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What are the important topics in Coordinate Geometry for Gujarat Board Class 9 Mathematics?
Key topics in Coordinate Geometry include This flowchart shows why we need two perpendicular reference lines to uniquely locate any point on a plane., This diagram shows the components of the Cartesian coordinate system and the directions of positive and negative values., Mind map showing the four quadrants, their positions, and the sign patterns of coordinates in each quadrant.. These are the concepts Gujarat Board Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Coordinate Geometry — Gujarat Board Class 9 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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