Multiple choice

The perpendicular distance of the point (6, – 5) from the x–axis is _______.

  1. – 5 units

  2. 5 units

  3. 6 units

  4. – 6 units
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The perpendicular distance of the point (6, – 5) from the x-axis will be y-coordinate but with a positive sign as distance is never negative. So, the perpendicular distance of (6, – 5) from the x-axis is 5 units.

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