The coordinates (3,−1) , (1,−3) , and (5,−3) were plotted to draw a triangle on a coordinate plane. Is the polygon in Quadrant I, II, III, or IV? Answer 1 for Quadrant I, 2 for Quadrant II, 3 for Quadrant III, or 4 for Quadrant IV. (1 point)

Question

Quadrant

Answer 1

To determine the location of the triangle formed by the points (3,−1), (1,−3), and (5,−3), we can examine the coordinates of each point:

• (3, −1): This point is in Quadrant IV (positive x-coordinate and negative y-coordinate).
• (1, −3): This point is in Quadrant IV (positive x-coordinate and negative y-coordinate).
• (5, −3): This point is also in Quadrant IV (positive x-coordinate and negative y-coordinate).

Since all three points are located in Quadrant IV, the triangle formed by these points is also entirely in Quadrant IV.

The answer is:

4 (for Quadrant IV)