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Almost always in xy plane we take that origin is ##(0,0)##. Is it possible to take that origin is in the point ##(1,1)##, or some other point?
Yes, it is possible to change the origin in the xy plane. This can be done by translating the coordinate system to a new location. However, it is important to note that this does not change the actual coordinates of the points on the plane, but rather the reference point from which they are measured.
The purpose of changing the origin in the xy plane is to make calculations and measurements easier. By shifting the origin to a more convenient location, the coordinates of points can be simplified and graphing equations can be made simpler.
The origin in the xy plane is changed by translating the coordinate system. This is done by adding or subtracting a certain amount to the x and y coordinates of all points on the plane. For example, if the new origin is (2,3), then all points on the plane will have 2 added to their x-coordinate and 3 added to their y-coordinate.
Yes, there are limitations to changing the origin in the xy plane. The new origin must still lie on the plane and cannot be outside of its boundaries. Additionally, changing the origin may alter the appearance of the graph and distort the proportions of the axes.
Changing the origin in the xy plane does not affect the equation of a line. The slope and y-intercept of the line will remain the same, but the coordinates of the points on the line will change. This is because the equation of a line is independent of the origin and is solely determined by the slope and y-intercept.