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The point satisfies . Which statement best describes where the point must lie?

Class 9Points on the AxesCoordinate Geometry
  • AOn the -axis or on the -axis (or the origin)
  • BOnly at the origin
  • CIn the first quadrant
  • DOn the line

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means or . If the point is on the -axis; if it is on the -axis; if both, it is the origin. So it lies on one of the axes.
Answer: A) On the -axis or on the -axis (or the origin)

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