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Questions 1-3: Complete.
1. The point where the number lines cross at right angles is called the origin or (0,0).
2. The horizontal number line is called the x-axis.
3. The vertical number line is called the y-axis.
 
Questions 4-6: In order, connect the points. Describe the pattern.
4. (-7,-5) (-6,-4) (-5,-3) (-4,-2) (-3,-1) (-2,0) (-1,1) (0,2) (1,3) (2,4) (3,5) (4,6) (5,7)
a line that goes uphill from left to right
 
5. (-7,5) (-5,4) (-3,3) (-1,2) (1,1) (3,0) (5,-1) (7,-2)
a line that goes downhill from left to right
 
6. (3,1) (4,4) (5,1) (2,3) (6,3) (3,1)
a 5-pointed star