The y-coordinate is the
A)first number of an ordered pair and represents the point's horizontal location.
B)second number of an ordered pair and represents the point's horizontal location.
C)first number of an ordered pair and represents the point's vertical location.
D)second number of an ordered pair and represents the point's vertical location.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In an ordered pair (x,y), the y-coordinate represents the point's vertical location. This is because the y-coordinate tells us how high or low the point is on the y-axis, which is vertical. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Y-Coordinate Is the