Question

The point (-6, 0) lies on _______ axis.

• A. $y$-axis
• B. $x$-axis
• C. Both axes
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B $x$-axis

Given point $(-6,0)$.

Here, the abscissa or $x$-coordinate is $-6$ and the ordinate or $y$-coordinate is $0$.

We know, any point on the $x$-axis has the form $(a,0)$ and any point on the $y$-axis has the form $(0,a)$, where $a$ is any number.

Clearly, the given point is of the form $(a,0)$.

Hence, it lies on the $x$-axis.

Therefore, option $B$ is correct.