Question

Find the perpendicular distance of a point P(5,7)from the y-axis

Answer 1

Hi I am not sure if you are looking for a lengthy answer with straight line equation.
This particular question does not require any of those.
Consider the figure.
The answer is 5.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

The perpendicular distance of a point P(5,7)from the y-axis is 5 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Point P(5,7) and y-axis.

To find : The perpendicular distance of a point P(5,7)from the y-axis.

Solution :

We know that,

The distance of a point from the y-axis is given by its x-coordinate.

The point given is P(5,7) from the y-axis

The x-coordinate of the point is 5

Hence distance of P(5,7) from y-axis = 5 units.