Elementary Algebra

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ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 8 - Coordinate Geometry and Linear Systems - 8.1 - Cartesian Coordinate System - Concept Quiz 8.1 - Page 334: 6

Answer

$D$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: The point (x, y) has: x = directed distance of the point from the y-axis (positive when to the right of the y-axis, negative when to the left) y = directed distance of the point from the x-axis (positive when above the x-axis, negative when below) Thus, the given point is 3 units to the left of the y-axis 1 unit above the x-axis Therefore, the point that matches the given coordinates of the is point D.
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