Mathematics
The point which lies on y-axis at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of y-axis is
(0, 5)
(5, 0)
(0, -5)
(-5, 0)
Coordinate Geometry
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Answer
Let point be P(x, y).
Since,
Point lies on y-axis.
∴ x = 0.
Also, point is at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of y-axis.
∴ y = -5.
P = (x, y) = (0, -5).
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
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