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Coordinate System

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A coordinate system is a reference framework used to locate points in space. It consists of an origin point and axes (usually x, y, and z) that are perpendicular to each other.

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