6th Grade · The Number System
Y-coordinate
6.NS.C.6c
Definition
The second number in an ordered pair, showing vertical distance from the origin.
Examples
- In (3, 2), the y-coordinate is 2 — move up 2.
- The y-coordinate tells how far to move up or down.
Key rule
The y-coordinate is always listed second in an ordered pair.
Memory hook
Second number, up-down movement.