Which points have an x value less than zero?

A.

X, C

B.

P, L

C.

C, D, J

D.

D, J, E

I don't really get what they're asking here. Please explain.

Question

Which points have an x value less than zero?
	
	
 
A.
	

X, C
	
 
B.
	

P, L
	
 
C.
	

C, D, J
	
 
D.
	

D, J, E


I don't really get what they're asking here. Please explain.

gabbyalicorn · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The coordinate grid is formed by using 2 number lines
the first number line is laid out horizontally like this

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we call this the x axis

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

So, when you label a point in the coordinate plane, which term is the x (_1_,_2_)  1 or two?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

then we lay down another number line that is vertical. This is the y axis

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gabbyalicorn · Answer

I'm following...

gabbyalicorn · Answer

But, what do they mean by value?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

when they want the x value to be less than zero, they basically want the x value to be negative

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so this portion of the x number line

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