Multiple choice

On which axis does the point (- 5, 0) lie?

  1. Negative x–axis

  2. Positive y–axis

  3. Positive x–axis

  4. Negative y–axis
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Explanation

Point (- 5, 0) corresponds to (x, y). Here, x-coordinate is - 5, i.e. negative and y-coordinate is 0. $\Rightarrow$So, the point (- 5, 0) lies on the negative x-axis.

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