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Question
Which of the points P(0, 3), Q(1, 0), R(0, –1), S(–5, 0), T(1, 2) do not lie on the x-axis?
Options
P and R only
Q and S only
P, R and T
Q, S and T
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Solution
P, R and T
Explanation:
As we know, if a point is of the form (x, 0) i.e., its y-coordinate is zero, then it will lie on x-axis otherwise not. Here, y-coordinates of points P(0, 3), R(0, –1) and T(1, 2) are not zero, so these points do not lie on the x-axis.
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