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Squares

How do you graph a square on the coordinate plane?

Goal:

Goal:

Now that you have reviewed and practiced graphing points on the coordinate plane, it's time to start graphing shapes! 

You will start with a shape that you know well: the square. Remember, a square has four equal sides with four interior right-angles, meaning each angle measures 90 degrees.

In the activity below, you will graph a square. You will need a piece of graph paper. Follow the instructions on each slide to graph your square correctly. As you follow along with each step, click the answer buttons to check your progress.

Graph the Points

Start by graphing the following points: (3,2), (3,5), (6,2), (6,5). When ready, click the Answer button to reveal the graph.

Connect the Dots

Next, connect the points, creating the square. Click the Answer button to check your work.