Question

Write the coordinate of a point below x-axis and on y-axis at a distance of $8$ units:

• A. $(0,0)$
• B. $(0,-8)$
• C. $(8,-8)$
• D. $(-8,8)$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$(0,-8)$

Step 1: Determine the x-coordinate of a point:

Given that the point lies on y-axis, thus the abscissa will be $0$.

Step 2: Determine the y-coordinate of a point:

Given that the distance is $8$ units and the point lies below x-axis (the negative axis of y-axis), thus the ordinate will be $-8$.

Therefore the coordinates of the point will be $(0,-8)$.

Hence, option B is correct.