Question

The value of '$x$' in the ordered pair $(x,-8)$ if the ordinate of the pair is 4 more than the abscissa is ___.

• A. $-4$
• B. $-8$
• C. $-12$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$-12$

NOTE:

abscissa is x-cordinate

ordinate is y-cordinate

Given that $y$ is $4$ more than $x$ means

$y=x+4$

$-8=x+4$

$x=-12$