Question

Find the distance of the point P (-3, -4) from the x-axis (in units) is
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Answer 1

Answer:

5 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Let P(-3,-4) and O(0,0) be (x1,y1) and (x2,y2)

We know that distance between two points = √(x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)²

Distance between P and O = √(0+3)² + (0+4)²

= √3²+4²

= √9+16

= √25

= 5 units