Point (-3, 5) lies in the
a. first quadrant
b. second quadrant
c. third quadrant
d. fourth quadrant

Solution:

We know that

In the second quadrant, every point has its abscissa negative and ordinate positive

In the point (-3, 5)

Abscissa i.e. -3 is negative

Ordinate i.e. 5 is positive

So it lies in the second quadrant

Therefore, the point lies in the second quadrant.

✦ Try This: Point (2, 3) lies in the a. first quadrant, b. second quadrant, c. third quadrant, d. fourth quadrant

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 3

NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths Exercise 3.1 Problem 1

Point (-3, 5) lies in the a. first quadrant b. second quadrant c. third quadrant d. fourth quadrant

Summary:

The coordinate axes divide the plane into four parts called quadrants. Point (-3, 5) lies in the second quadrant

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