Question

If \( x<0 \) and \( y>0 \), then the point \( P(x, y) \) is in which quadrant?

• A. First Quadrant
• B. Second Quadrant
• C. Third Quadrant
• D. Fourth Quadrant

Hint:

In the second quadrant, the x-coordinate is negative, and the y-coordinate is positive.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the Cartesian coordinate system: The first quadrant has both \( x>0 \) and \( y>0 \).
The second quadrant has \( x<0 \) and \( y>0 \).
The third quadrant has \( x<0 \) and \( y<0 \).
The fourth quadrant has \( x>0 \) and \( y<0 \).
Since the given point \( P(x, y) \) has \( x<0 \) and \( y>0 \), the point lies in the second quadrant.