please answer because i would like extra credit
2007-04-16 11:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by sarge_led 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
These are called the y and x axes because remember that equations in algebra usually have expressions in terms of these variables. As you get more advanced, these algebraic equations and stuff are used to explain the properties of graphs. A 2-dimensional graph would have 2 axes-x and y. A 3-dimensional graph has 3 axes - x, y & z. As can be seen, these are the last three letters of the roman alphabet. Hence, it could also be metaphoric of the fact that the most advanced or LATEST algebra deals with graphs. Enough food for thought?
2007-04-16 12:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the shape of earth has 4 axis and we just decided to call to of them x and y axis extra puntos for u
2007-04-16 18:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by ballerlikeme23@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was thought that English speaking students would understand x and y better than chi and upsilon.
2007-04-16 19:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by sojsail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the creativity of our educational system that thought of it.
2007-04-16 18:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this has to do with the romans and their discovery of clove oil
2007-04-16 20:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋