The perpendicular distance of a point P (5, 8) from the y-axis is:
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Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
When a perpendicular is drawn from (5, 8) on y-axis, it intersects the y-axis at 8. So that point becomes (0, 8).
Using distance formula,
⇒ √(5 - 0)^2 + (8 - 8)^2
⇒ √5^2 + 0^2
⇒ √5^2
⇒ 5
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Answer:
★ The perpendicular distance of a point P (5, 8) from the y-axis is [We can find the distance between these points by using formula].
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Using distance formula:-
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Calculations:-
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Therefore, 5 units is the required distance between them.
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