Question

Find the distance of (-4,-7)
from the y
the axis​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

For a point to lie on the y axis its x coordinate has to be 0

therefore, P(0,-7) Q(-4,-7)

By distance formula,

PQ= √(-4-0)²+(-7+7)²

PQ=√(-4)²+(0)²

PQ=√16+0

PQ=√16

PQ=±4

But since distance cannot be -ve, -4 is rejected

∴PQ=4 units