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Cartesian Plane

Definition: The Cartesian plane is a mathematical coordinate system in which two perpendicular lines, known as the x-axis and y-axis, intersect at a point called the origin. It is used to represent and locate points in a two-dimensional space.

Sample Sentences:

1. Plotting the coordinates (3, 4) on the Cartesian plane, we can locate the point in the first quadrant.
2. The Cartesian plane is an essential concept in analytical geometry and algebra.
3. She drew a straight line on the Cartesian plane to connect the two given points.
4. The Cartesian equation of a circle is (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h, k) represents the center and r is the radius.

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