Question

The points $\left(-5,2\right)$ and $\left(2,-5\right)$ lie in the

• A. same quadrant
• B. II and III quadrants respectively
• C. II and IV quadrants respectively
• D. IV and II quadrants respectively

Answer 1

The correct option is C

II and IV quadrants respectively

The location of any point in a plane is represented by its coordinates that are plotted in cartesian plane having four quadrants .

Quadrant 1 : Both $x$ and $y$ coordinate are positive

Quadrant 2 : $x$ is negative and $y$ is positive

Quadrant 3 : $x$ is negative and $y$ is negative

Quadrant 4 : $x$ is positive and $y$ is negative

Here , in $\left(-5,2\right)$ $x$ is negative and $y$ is positive so it will lie in II quadrant.

$\left(2,-5\right)$ $x$ is positive and $y$ is negative so it will lie in fourth quadrant

Hence , option (C) is the correct answer.