A point $P$ is $4$ units to the right of the $y$-axis and $3$ units below the $x$-axis. The coordinates of…

A point $P$ is $4$ units to the right of the $y$-axis and $3$ units below the $x$-axis. The coordinates of $P$ are:
  1. $(4,3)$
  2. $(4,-3)$
  3. $(-4,3)$
  4. $(3,-4)$

Solution

Right of $y$-axis $\Rightarrow x>0$, below $x$-axis $\Rightarrow y<0$. So $P=(4,-3)$.

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