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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface defined by a horizontal axis (the x-axis) and a vertical axis (the y-axis), which intersect at a point called the origin (0,0). Each point on the plane is represented by an ordered pair of numbers (x, y), indicating its position relative to the axes. The plane is divided into four quadrants based on the signs of the coordinates. This system is fundamental for graphing equations and visualizing relationships between variables in mathematics.

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