Question

14. The perpendicular distance of a point P (5, 8) from the y-axis is:

a) 5

b) 8

c) 3

) 13​

Answer 1

Answer:

5 units

Explanation:

Given point is (5,8) and its x-coordinate(abscissa) is 5. Therefore, perpendicular distance of point P(5,8) from y-axis is 5 units.