Mathematics
A point lies on the x-axis at a distance of 5 units from the y-axis to the left side of the origin. The co-ordinates of this point are :
(0, 5)
(0, -5)
(5, 0)
(-5, 0)
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Answer
A point lying on the x-axis has a y-coordinate of 0.
A distance of 5 units from the y-axis means the x-coordinate is ± 5.
"To the left side of the origin" implies the x-coordinate is negative.
Therefore, the co-ordinates of the point are (-5, 0).
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
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