Question

question 23 of 25
which of the following is defined to be the point of
intersection of the x- and y-axes?

a. an ordered pair
b. the origin
c. the xy-plane

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions:

• An ordered pair (A) is a pair of numbers representing a point, e.g., (x,y), not the intersection.
• The origin (B) is defined as the point where the x - axis and y - axis intersect (at (0,0)).
• The xy - plane (C) is the two - dimensional plane containing the x and y axes, not a point.

Answer:

B. The origin