Plot the point P (-6, 2) and from it draw PM and PN as perpendiculars to x-axis and y-axis, respectively. Write the coordinates of the points M and N
Solution:
Given, the point P(-6, 2)
From the point P draw PM and PN as perpendicular to x-axis and y-axis.
We have to find the coordinates of the points M and N.
Given point P(-6, 2) lies in the second quadrant as the x-coordinate lies in the negative x-axis and y-coordinate lies in the positive y-axis.
The perpendicular distance from the negative x-coordinate -6 to the x-axis is 2.
So, the perpendicular distance PM = 2 units
The perpendicular distance from the positive y-coordinate 2 to the y-axis is 6.
So, the perpendicular distance PN = 6 units
From the plotted graph,
M = (-6, 0)
N = (0, 2)
Therefore, the coordinates of M and N are (-6, 0) and (0, 2)
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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 3
NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths Exercise 3.3 Sample Problem 1
Plot the point P (-6, 2) and from it draw PM and PN as perpendiculars to x-axis and y-axis, respectively. Write the coordinates of the points M and N
Summary:
Plotting the point P (- 6, 2) and from it draw PM and PN as perpendiculars to x-axis and y-axis, respectively. The coordinates of the points M and N are (-6, 0) and (0, 2)
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