Question

“In which quadrant would you find point P if the coordinates of P are (–5, ...”

Assuming that P is not on an axis, what are the possible answers to this question?

Answer 1

II, III

Explanation:

P(-5, y)

x = -5

y = any number other than zero

A point that has an x-coordinate that is negative is to the left of the y-axis.

The quadrants to the left of the y-axis are quadrants II and III.

If x < 0 and y > 0, the point is in quadrant II.

If x < 0 and y < 0, the point is in quadrant III.