Question

the graph below shows the number of stores for each year. the ordered pair (9,3626) is a point on the graph. write a sentence describing the meaning of this ordered pair.
choose the correct answer below.
a. 9 stores were added in 3626 stores.
b. in 2009, there were 3626 more stores.
c. 9 stores were lesser in 3626 stores.
d. in 2009, there were 3626 stores.

Explanation:

The x - value of the ordered pair represents the number of years after 2000 (9 years after 2000 is 2009), and the y - value represents the number of stores. So the ordered pair (9, 3626) means in 2009, there were 3626 stores.

Answer:

D. In 2009, there were 3626 stores.