Question

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how many sections is the xy plane divided into by the x - and y - axes?

a) 2
b) 8
c) 4
d) 12

Explanation:

In a two - dimensional \(xy\) - plane, the \(x\) - axis (horizontal) and \(y\) - axis (vertical) are perpendicular to each other. They intersect at the origin \((0,0)\).
The \(x\) - axis divides the plane into two halves (above and below the \(x\) - axis), and the \(y\) - axis divides the plane into two halves (left and right of the \(y\) - axis).
When we consider both axes together, the regions formed are called quadrants. The intersection of these two axes (perpendicular to each other) creates \(4\) non - overlapping sections (quadrants) in the \(xy\) - plane.

Answer:

C. 4