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Consider the point (5 - 5, -2 - 1).
Simplify each coordinate. Where does the point lie?

Class 9Quadrants and SignsCoordinate Geometry

AOn the $y$ -axis
BQuadrant III
CQuadrant IV
DOn the $x$ -axis

Step-by-Step Solution

5 - 5 = 0 and -2 - 1 = -3, so the point is (0, -3). With

x = 0

it lies on the

y

-axis.

Answer: A) On the

y

-axis

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