Question

Which one of the following is an ordered pair?

{-3, 5}


(2, 4, 0)


(0, 6)


1, 3

Answer 1

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Answer:

(c) (0, 6)

Explanation:

Conventionally, an "ordered pair" is a pair of items in parentheses, separated by a comma. The items don't have to be numbers. (0, 6) is an ordered pair.

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Comments on the other answer choices

Curly braces are usually used as delimiters of a set, not an ordered pair.

Three items do not constitute a "pair." Rather, they are a "triple."

Items without any particular indicator of grouping are usually not considered a "pair."