Question

The point $(-7,0)$ lies on the:

• A. $\text{positive}x-\text{axis}$
• B. $\text{positive}y-\text{axis}$
• C. $\text{negative}x-\text{axis}$
• D. $\text{negative}y-\text{axis}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\text{negative}x-\text{axis}$

-7 represents the $x-$coordinate and 0 represents the $y-$coordinate in (-7, 0).
As the $y-$coordinate is 0, we cannot move along the $y-$axis.
Now, move left 7 units from the origin and label the point as (-7, 0)

Hence, $(-7,0)$ lies on the negative $x-$axis.

Therefore, option (c.) is the correct choice.