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The signs of the coordinates of the point (−1, 2, −3) are:

Answer: (−, +, −).

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

Correct answer: B. (−, +, −)

Explanation: x is negative, y positive, z negative, i.e. (−, +, −).

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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