In which quadrant or on which axis do each of the points (-2, 4), (3, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 2) and (-3, -5) lie? Verify your answer by locating them on the Cartesian plane.

Solution:

To determine the quadrant or axis of the points (-2, 4), (3, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 2) and (-3, -5), we will plot the points.

Plot the points (-2, 4), (3, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 2) and (-3, -5) on the graph, as shown below.

From the figure above, we can conclude that

• Point (-2, 4) lies in the 2^nd quadrant.
• Point (3, -1) lies in the 4^th quadrant.
• Point (-1, 0) lies on the negative x-axis.
• Point (1, 2) lies in the 1^st quadrant.
• Point (-3, -5) lies in the 3^rd quadrant.

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 3

Video Solution:

In which quadrant or on which axis do each of the points (-2, 4), (3, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 2) and (-3, -5) lie? Verify your answer by locating them on the Cartesian plane.

NCERT Solutions Class 9 Maths Chapter 3 Exercise 3.3 Question 1

Summary:

The points (-2,4), (3,-1), (-1,0), (1,2), and (-3,-5) lie in the 2nd quadrant, 4th quadrant, the negative x-axis,1st quadrant, and 3rd quadrant respectively.

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