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A coordinate plane shows the x-axis and y-axis labeled, both ranging from negative 6 to 6 in increments of 1. Quadrants 1 to 4 are labeled. Quadrant 1 is labeled with left parenthesis positive sign comma positive sign right parenthesis. Quadrant 2 is labeled with left parenthesis negative sign comma positive sign right parenthesis. Quadrant 3 is labeled with left parenthesis negative sign comma negative sign right parenthesis. Quadrant 4 is labeled with left parenthesis positive sign comma negative sign right parenthesis.
Which of the following can be the value of x
so that the ordered pair (x, −9) is located in Quadrant IV?
(1 point)
Responses
−7
negative 7
−1
negative 1
8
8
0
0
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The ordered pair (x, -9) is located in Quadrant IV, which is labeled as (positive sign, negative sign). Therefore, the x value should be positive. The only option that fits this criteria is:
8