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The point (0, ) lies on the -axis automatically. For it to be 0 units above/below the origin (i.e. to BE the origin), must equal:

Class 9Points on the AxesCoordinate Geometry
  • A-3
  • B-4
  • C-2
  • D-1

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already keeps it on the -axis. For it to be the origin, the ordinate must be 0: .
Answer: C) -2

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