The point (0, -5) lies on which of the following axes?

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On the negative direction of the x-axis

On the negative direction of the y-axis

On the positive direction of the x-axis

On the positive direction of the y-axis

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The given point is (0, -5).
We know that a point lies on the y-axis if the x-coordinate is 0.
Since the y coordinate of the given point is negative and its x coordinate is 0, therefore the point (0, -5) lies on the negative direction of the y-axis.
Hence, option (2) is correct.

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