Question

In which quadrant does the point (–10, –9) lie?

A.
Quadrant I

B.
Quadrant II

C.
Quadrant III

D.
Quadrant IV

I'm pretty sure Quadrant III right? Because it goes horizontal first so that would be left -10 and then down -9.

Answer 1

-9 I meant

Answer 2

Both the coordinate are negative in 3rd quadrant

Answer 3

@mathmale thanks for showing that to me. Up until now I literally was thinking that the quadrants were like this:


So I'm right though? It's Quadrant III?

Answer 4

Yup :) (Before I use to have that problem xD)

Answer 5

@ProMiner10000
You're welcome.