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

Options

A. `-4`
B. `-8`
C. `-12`
D. 4

Answer

To solve the problem, we need to determine the value of 'x' in the ordered pair (x, -8) given that the ordinate (y-coordinate) is 4 more than the abscissa (x-coordinate).

1. **Understanding the terms**: In the ordered pair (x, -8), 'x' is the abscissa (x-coordinate) and '-8' is the ordinate (y-coordinate).

2. **Setting up the equation**: According to the problem, the ordinate is 4 more than the abscissa. We can express this relationship mathematically:
\[ \text{ordinate} = \text{abscissa} + 4 \]
Substituting the values we have:
\[ -8 = x + 4 \]

3. **Solving for 'x'**: We need to isolate 'x' in the equation:
\[ -8 - 4 = x \]
\[ -12 = x \]

4. **Final answer**: Therefore, the value of 'x' in the ordered pair (x, -8) is:
\[ x = -12 \]