6. The Coordinate Plane
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Coordinates: (-1 12,-2)
Quadrant: III
From the diagram, we see that T is located 1 12 units to the left of the origin and 2 units below it. Then, its coordinates are x= -1 12 and y= -2, which we can write as ( -1 12, -2). To determine the quadrant in which a point lies without graphing, observe the signs of its x- and y-coordinates.
Quadrant | x-coordinate | y-coordinate |
---|---|---|
Quadrant I | Positive | Positive |
Quadrant II | Negative | Positive |
Quadrant III | Negative | Negative |
Quadrant IV | Positive | Negative |
Since both the x- and y-coordinate are negative, the point T(-1 12,-2) lies in Quadrant III.