To find the coordinates of a point on a graph, you will need to know the x and y values of that point. The x value represents the horizontal position of the point, while the y value represents the vertical position. You can determine these values by counting the units on the x and y axes, or by using a coordinate plane.
The formula for finding the distance between two points on a graph is the Pythagorean theorem: d = √((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2), where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are the coordinates of the two points. This formula applies for both straight lines and curves on a graph.
To use a map to find the location of a point, you will need to know the scale of the map and the coordinates of the point. Find the scale on the map and use a ruler to measure the distance between points on the map. Then, use the scale to convert the measured distance to the actual distance on the map. Finally, locate the point using the converted distance and coordinates.
Absolute location refers to the exact coordinates of a point on a map or graph, using a fixed reference point such as latitude and longitude or x and y coordinates. Relative location, on the other hand, describes the position of a point in relation to other points or landmarks. For example, a relative location could be "two blocks east and three blocks south" of a specific landmark.
To find the location of a point using GPS, you will need a device (such as a smartphone or GPS receiver) that can receive signals from satellites. The device will use these signals to triangulate your position and determine your coordinates. This information is then displayed on a map or navigation system, allowing you to see your location in real time.