Question

For point P(−5, 4) ______.

Options

• abscissa = 4, ordinate = −5

• ordinate = 4, abscissa = −5

• abscissa = ordinate = −5

• abscissa = ordinate = 4

Answer 1

For point P(−5, 4) ordinate = 4, abscissa = −5.

Explanation:

For the point P(−5, 4), the x-coordinate is −5 (abscissa) and the y-coordinate is 4 (ordinate).