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The point (2, 3, 4) lies in which octant?

Answer: First.

  • A Second
  • B Fourth
  • C Eighth
  • D First

Correct answer: D. First

Explanation: All three coordinates are positive, which defines the first octant.

zxyOP(x, y, z)first octant:x>0, y>0, z>0

Concept context

Coordinate axes and planes in space, octants, distance between two points, and the section formula

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