JEE Mathematics · Hard

Straight Lines: Mixed MCQ

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MixedHardQuestion 300016

Question

Lines y = x and y = −x divide the plane into:
  1. A
    4 regions
    Correct
  2. B
    2 regions
  3. C
    3 regions
  4. D
    6 regions

Correct answer

4 regions

Explanation

Two intersecting lines passing through the origin divide the plane into 4 regions (quadrants bounded by the lines).