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A point lies on the -axis, 6 units below the origin.
On the -axis the -coordinate is 0; 'below the origin' makes negative.
What are its coordinates?

Class 8Coordinates of a PointCoordinate Geometry
  • A(6, 0)
  • B(0, 6)
  • C(0, -6)
  • D(-6, 0)

Step-by-Step Solution

On the -axis ; 6 units below the origin gives . So the point is (0, -6).
Answer: C) (0, -6)

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