Question

Without plotting the points indicate the quadrant in which they will lie if
i. the ordinate is 5 and abscissa is - 3.
ii. the abscissa is - 5 and ordinate is - 3.

Answer 1

a.The given point is (-3, 5), here, the abscissa is negative and ordinate is positive, so it lies in II quadrant.
b. The given point is (-5, -3), Here, the abscissa is ordinate both are negative, so it lies in III quadrant.