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The point (−3, 1, 2) lies in the octant where the signs of (x, y, z) are:

Answer: (−, +, +).

  • A (−, +, +)
  • B (+, +, +)
  • C (−, −, +)
  • D (+, −, −)

Correct answer: A. (−, +, +)

Explanation: Reading the coordinates directly: x is negative, y and z are positive.

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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