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Algebra practice question

In the xy-plane, which of the following points lies on the y-axis?

  1. A. (0, 7)Correct
  2. B. (7, 0)
  3. C. (7, 7)
  4. D. (1, 7)

Answer: A. (0, 7)

Points on the y-axis have x-coordinate 0.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (7, 0)
(7, 0) is on the x-axis.
C. (7, 7)
(7, 7) is on neither axis.
D. (1, 7)
(1, 7) has x = 1, off the axis.

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