Coordinate Geometry · Class 9 · CBSE Mathematics
Which statement correctly describes the point (-6, 0)?
Practice question from Coordinate Geometry (Class 9 · CBSE Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-12FA19
Which statement correctly describes the point (-6, 0)?
- A.It lies on the negative x-axis.Correct answer
- B.It lies on the positive x-axis.
- C.It lies on the negative y-axis.
- D.It lies in the third quadrant.
Solution
A point on the x-axis has ordinate 0. Since its abscissa is negative, (-6, 0) lies on the negative x-axis.
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