Where does the point $(0,-5)$ lie?

Where does the point $(0,-5)$ lie?
  1. On the positive $y$-axis
  2. On the negative $y$-axis
  3. On the negative $x$-axis
  4. In quadrant III

Solution

The abscissa is $0$ and the ordinate is negative, so the point lies on the negative part of the $y$-axis.

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