Which of the points A(0, 6) B(−2, 0), C(0, −5), D(3, 0) and E(1, 2) does not lie on x-axis?
(a) A and C
(b) B and D
(c) A, C and E
(d) E only
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Solution
(c) A,C and E
Explanation:
The ordinate of the points lying on the x-axis = 0
So, the points B and D lie on the x-axis. The rest of the points do not lie on the x-axis, as their ordinates are not equal to 0.
Thus, the points A, C and E do not lie on the x-axis.