CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended Coordinate Problems

Practise reading and determining Cartesian coordinates, including missing vertices obtained from the equal side vectors of a square.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Topic
E3.1
Level
Extended

Exam points

  • read an ordered pair as horizontal x-coordinate followed by vertical y-coordinate
  • translate a known side vector around a square to calculate both remaining vertices

Covered syllabus points

E3.1.1 Use and interpret Cartesian coordinates in two dimensions.

E3.1 Coordinates question 1

In the square A B C D, A has coordinates (-2,1) and B has coordinates (1,5). C has coordinates (a, b), where a and b are both positive integers.

Find the coordinates of C and the coordinates of D.
You may use the grid to help you.

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