Question

The $X$-axis and $Y$-axis intersect at the point _____.

• A. $(1,1)$
• B. $(0,0)$
• C. $(0,1)$
• D. $(1,0)$

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Origin} = (0,0) \] It is the starting point of the coordinate system and divides the plane into four quadrants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In the Cartesian coordinate system, two perpendicular number lines are used:
• The horizontal line is called the $X$-axis.
• The vertical line is called the $Y$-axis. The point where these two axes meet is called the origin.

Step 1: Understand the coordinates of points on the axes.
• Every point on the $X$-axis has $y = 0$.
• Every point on the $Y$-axis has $x = 0$.

Step 2: Find the common point of both axes. For a point to lie on both axes simultaneously: \[ x = 0 \] and \[ y = 0 \] Therefore, the coordinates of the intersection point are: \[ (0,0) \]

Step 3: Identify the special name of this point. The point \[ (0,0) \] is called the origin of the coordinate plane. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(0,0)} \]