Both coordinates of a point are negative. In which quadrant is this point located?

Quadrant I

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Quadrant II

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Quadrant III

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Quadrant IV

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Solution

The correct option is C Quadrant III
If both $x$ and $y$ coordinates of a point are negative, then the point must lie towards the left of $x$ -axis and below the $y$ -axis.

The only quadrant satisfying these conditions is the $3^{r d}$ quadrant, shown below:

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