In which quadrant or on which axis do each of the points (– 2, 4), (3, – 1), (– 1, 0), (1, 2) and (– 3, – 5) lie? Verify your answer by locating them on the Cartesian plane.

 Solution:

• (– 2, 4): Second Quadrant (II-Quadrant)
• (3, – 1): Fourth Quadrant (IV-Quadrant)
• (– 1, 0): Negative x-axis
• (1, 2): First Quadrant (I-Quadrant)
• (– 3, – 5): Third Quadrant (III-Quadrant)