Name $x$ and $y$ as positive or negative for Quadrant III.
A) $x$ is negative; $y$ is positive
B) $x$ is positive; $y$ is negative
C) $x$ is positive; $y$ is positive
D) $x$ is negative; $y$ is negative

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Quadrant III, the x-coordinate is negative and the y-coordinate is negative. Therefore, option D best describes the position of a point in Quadrant III as x is negative and y is negative, whereas options A and C are incorrect as they have positive y-coordinate and option B is incorrect as it has a positive x-coordinate.

Name xxx And yyy As Positive or Negative for Quadrant III xxx Is Negative;

Name $x$ And $y$ As Positive or Negative for Quadrant III $x$ Is Negative;