10 Questions
Who is credited with the concept of Cartesian coordinates?
Rene Descartes
What famous phrase is associated with Rene Descartes?
'I think, therefore I am.'
In what setting did Descartes supposedly conceive the idea of Cartesian coordinates?
While observing a fly on the ceiling
What purpose were Cartesian coordinates intended to serve?
To make geometry easier
What term is commonly used to refer to the method of identifying a point on a graph using lines?
Cartesian coordinates
In which quadrant are all points positive?
Quadrant I
If a point is at (-3, 2), in which quadrant would it be located?
Quadrant III
Which axis is positive going up and negative going down?
Y-axis
What is the correct ordered pair for the point 2 units to the right and 3 units up from the origin?
(2, 3)
If a point is at (-5, -4), which quadrant would it be located in?
Quadrant III
Explore how French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes revolutionized navigation and geometry by developing the concept of Cartesian coordinates. Learn about the history behind this innovative system and its impact on modern mathematics.
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