the x and y axis in geometry is for graphing a line. the x axis goes horisontially, the positive on the right and the negative on the left. the y axis goes verticialy. the positive on the top, and the negative on the bottom.
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The y axis is referred to as the ordinate axis The x axis is called the abcissa
X goes on the x-axis, and y goes on the y-axis....
The point where the x-axis and the y-axis meet is called the origin.
If a point lies on the y axis, then x=0
No. The origin is the place where the x-axis and the y-axis cross. 'x' and 'y' are both zero there.