SOLUTION: In the notation (-4,8) what is the -4 called? What is the 8 called?

Question 9460: In the notation (-4,8) what is the -4 called? What is the 8 called?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-4, 8) actually has several meanings in math. The most common meaning, when dealing with two variables (like a graph with x and y), the first number is x and the second number is y.

There are other meanings such as, when there is only one variable involved, a method of describing an interval of numbers on the numberline. This is called "interval notation," and (-4, 8) in this case means all values of x on the numberline between -4 and 8, but not including either endpoint.

How do you know the difference? ANSWER: The CONTEXT of the problem.

You probably had the first meaning in mind, right?

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