Abscissa
Definition of Abscissa

• Abscissa is the Value of the X-coordinate on a coordinate plane.
• Abscissa is the Value of the horizontal Axis on a coordinate plane.

Examples of Abscissa

• The Ordered Pair of point P is (1, 4). The Abscissa of the Ordered Pair (1, 4) is 1.
• The Abscissa of the point (2, 5) is 2.

Solved Example on Abscissa

Identify the Abscissa of the point D.

Choices:
A. 4
B. - 4
C. 3
D. 1
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: The Abscissa is the Value of the X-axis on the coordinate plane.
Step 2: The Ordered Pair of point D is (4, - 4).
Step 3: So, the Abscissa of point D is 4.

Related Terms for Abscissa

• Axis
• Coordinate plane
• Horizontal axis
• Ordered pair
• Origin
• X-coordinate

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