Saturday, 24 January 2026

 

Class 8 Maths – Chapter 15: Introduction to Graphs

Step 4: Plotting Points on a Graph

1️⃣ What is Plotting a Point?

Plotting a point means showing the exact position of a point on the graph using its coordinates.

2️⃣ Remember the Coordinate Order

(x-coordinate, y-coordinate)

First move along the X-axis, then along the Y-axis.

3️⃣ Steps to Plot a Point

  1. Start from the origin (0,0).
  2. Move right or left according to the x-value.
  3. From there, move up or down according to the y-value.
  4. Mark the point clearly with a dot.

4️⃣ Four Quadrants

  • 1st Quadrant: (+x, +y)
  • 2nd Quadrant: (−x, +y)
  • 3rd Quadrant: (−x, −y)
  • 4th Quadrant: (+x, −y)

5️⃣ Examples

(3, 4) → Move 3 right, 4 up (1st quadrant)

(-2, 5) → Move 2 left, 5 up (2nd quadrant)

(-3, -4) → Move 3 left, 4 down (3rd quadrant)

(4, -2) → Move 4 right, 2 down (4th quadrant)

 Exam Tips

  • Plot neatly using a ruler.
  • Mark scale properly.
  • Label points clearly.

Easy Memory Trick: 👉 “X first (sideways), Y next (up or down)”

📘 Class 8 Mathematics – Complete Library

CBSE | NCERT | State Syllabus


Chapter 1: Rational Numbers

Chapter 2: Linear Equations in One Variable

Chapter 3: Understanding Quadrilaterals

Chapter 4: Practical Geometry

Chapter 5: Data Handling

Chapter 6: Squares and Square Roots

Chapter 7: Cubes and Cube Roots

Chapter 8: Comparing Quantities

Chapter 9: Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Chapter 10: Visualising Solid Shapes

Chapter 11: Mensuration

Chapter 12: Exponents and Powers

Chapter 14: Factorisation

Chapter 15: Introduction to Graphs

Chapter 16: Playing with Numbers

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