The point 2, -3 is reflected across the x axis, in what quadrant is the reflected point locatef?

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When a point is reflected across the x-axis, the x-coordinate remains the same while the y-coordinate changes its sign.

For the point (2, -3):

  • The x-coordinate is 2 (which remains the same).
  • The y-coordinate is -3, which changes to 3 after reflection.

So the reflected point is (2, 3).

Now, let's determine in which quadrant this reflected point lies. The x-coordinate (2) is positive, and the y-coordinate (3) is also positive.

Therefore, the point (2, 3) is located in the first quadrant.