Question

What is the value of (9,2) and (9,27)?

1) (9,2) = (9,27)
2) (9,2) < (9,27)
3) (9,2) > (9,27)
4) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The value of (9,2) is less than the value of (9,27) because when comparing two ordered pairs with the same x-coordinate, you compare their y-coordinates, and 2 is less than 27.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking to compare the values of two ordered pairs, (9,2) and (9,27). In ordered pairs, the first number represents the x-coordinate, and the second number represents the y-coordinate. When comparing two ordered pairs with the same x-coordinate, you only need to compare the y-coordinates to determine which pair has a greater value.

In this case, the x-coordinate for both pairs is 9. Now, compare the y-coordinates: the pair (9,2) has a y-coordinate of 2, and the pair (9,27) has a y-coordinate of 27. The value of (9,2) is less than the value of (9,27) because 2 is less than 27. Therefore, the correct comparison is:

• (9,2) < (9,27)