Multiple choice

The perpendicular distance of (13, 12) from the y–axis is ______.

  1. 13 units

  2. – 13 units

  3. 12 units

  4. – 12 units

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Explanation

The perpendicular distance from yaxis of any point is x co-ordinate but distance can never be negative. So, the perpendicular distance of (13, 12) from yaxis is 13.