Mathematics

The point which lies on y-axis at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of y-axis is

  1. (0, 5)

  2. (5, 0)

  3. (0, -5)

  4. (-5, 0)

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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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