Question

Review Figure, and then state whether each of the following paired observations is on, above, or below the x-axis and on, to the left of, or to the right of the y axis.

a. (-10, 4)

b. (20, -2)

c. (10, 0)

Short answer

(a) Above the x-axis and left of the y-axis.

(b) Below the x-axis and right of the y-axis.

(c) On the x-axis and right of the y-axis.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. The axes.

The x-axis is the horizontal line whereas the y-axis is the vertical line.

Part (a) -10,4

The graph shows that the coordinate is above the x-axis and to the left of the y-axis.

Part (b) 20,-2

The graph shows that the coordinate is below the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis.

Part (c) 10,0

The graph shows that the coordinate is on the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis.