Maths Dictionary · JSS 2
Axis (axes)
Simple meaning
One of the two number lines on a graph: the x-axis goes across, the y-axis goes up.
Example
The point (3, 2) is 3 along the x-axis and 2 up the y-axis.
See it
From the The Cartesian Plane lesson. Try moving things around.
Gradient
1
rise ÷ run = -5 ÷ -5
Distance AB
5√2
≈ 7.07
Midpoint M
(-1/2, 1/2)
average of A and B
Drag A and B (or focus one and use the arrow keys).