Answer the following with reference to the Cartesian plane:

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Problem

Answer the following with reference to the Cartesian plane: (i) Define the abscissa and the ordinate of a point. (ii) Describe, step by step, how you would locate the point P(−3,4)P(-3,4) starting from the origin. (iii) State the quadrant in which PP lies and give a brief reason for your answer.

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