Question

Point (2, −5) lies in ______.

Options

• first quadrant

• second quadrant

• third quadrant

• fourth quadrant

Answer 1

Point (2, −5) lies in fourth quadrant.

Explanation:

To determine which quadrant the point (2, −5) lies in, we analyse the signs of the x and y coordinates:

x = 2 → positive

y = −5 → negative

This combination (positive x, negative y) places the point in the fourth quadrant.