281. In which quadrant P(2, -3) lies _____?
- A. None of these
- B. 2nd
- C. 3rd
- D. 4th
Check answer and explanation
Answer: 4th
Explanation In the Cartesian coordinate system : 1st quadrant: (+, +) 2nd quadrant: (-, +) 3rd quadrant: (-, -) 4th quadrant: (+, -) Given P(2, -3) , the x-coordinate is positive ( + ) and the y-coordinate is negative ( - ), so it lies in the 4th quadrant .