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The point R is plotted 5 units to the left of the -axis and 2 units below the -axis.
'Left of -axis' makes negative; 'below -axis' makes negative.
What are the coordinates of R?

Class 8Coordinates of a PointCoordinate Geometry
  • A(5, 2)
  • B(-5, 2)
  • C(-5, -2)
  • D(5, -2)

Step-by-Step Solution

Left of the -axis means ; below the -axis means . So .
Answer: C) (-5, -2)

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