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Question
In the point (4, 7), 4 denotes the ______.
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Solution
In the point (4, 7), 4 denotes the x-coordinate (abscissa).
Explanation:
First number (coordinate) of the ordered pair is called as the x-coordinate or abscissa.
Hence, in the point (4, 7), 4 denotes the x-coordinate.
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