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A point $(x, y)$ has the property that $x y<0 .$ In which quadrant(s) must the point lie? Explain.
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In this case, both $x$ and $y$ are positive, so their product $xy$ will also be positive. Therefore, this case does not satisfy the condition $xy < 0$. Show more…
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