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The three coordinate axes in space are:

Answer: Mutually perpendicular.

  • A Inclined at 60° to one another
  • B Coincident at every point
  • C Parallel to one another
  • D Mutually perpendicular

Correct answer: D. Mutually perpendicular

Explanation: The rectangular coordinate system uses three mutually perpendicular axes meeting at the origin.

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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