Question

The distance of the point p (3,-4) from the origin is

Answer 1

We know the coordinate of origin are A (0,0)

And P ( 3, - 4)

By distance formula,

PA = √(3 - 0)² + ( - 4 - 0)²

PA = √( 3)² + ( 4 )²

PA = √ 9 + 16

PA = √25

PA = 5 units

Therefore the distance is 5 unit.