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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which characteristic of a coordinate plane is false? A coordinate or point is written in the form ( x , y ). The quadrants are labeled one, two, three, and four. It consists of two quadrants and four axes. The two axes intersect at the origin.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which one did you get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D . The two axes intersect at the origin.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

no that's the very definition of the origin

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

it's at the intersection of the x and y axis

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so D is actually true

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oooh ok..thanks :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you'll find that B and C are contradictory, which one of those is false?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

no any xy axis system has 4 quadrants I through IV

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so statement C saying it only has 2 quadrants is completely false

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is SOOOO confusing

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so were would y and x be?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oooo never mind i see

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you see how C is false now?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

(x,y) is any point on this coordinate system, so that's why A is true

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

ok great

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks soo much :D

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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