Question

name the quadrant or axis where each point lies.

	point a	point b
location:	(choose one)	location:	(choose one)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall quadrant rules

In a Cartesian - coordinate system, in the second quadrant, $x<0$ and $y > 0$.

Step2: Analyze Point A

Since the $x$-coordinate of Point A is negative and the $y$-coordinate is positive, Point A lies in the second quadrant.

Step3: Recall axis rules

If the $x$-coordinate of a point is $0$ and the $y$-coordinate is negative, the point lies on the negative $y$-axis.

Step4: Analyze Point B

Since the $x$-coordinate of Point B is $0$ and the $y$-coordinate is negative, Point B lies on the negative $y$-axis.

Answer:

Point A: Second quadrant
Point B: Negative y - axis