Multiple choice

The perpendicular distance of (- 2, - 4) from the x-axis is ______.

    • 4 units
    • 2 units
  1. 2 units

  2. 4 units

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The perpendicular distance of a point (- 2, - 4) from x-axis will be y co-ordinate but with a positive sign, as the distance is never negative. So, the perpendicular distance of (- 2, - 4) from x-axis is 4 units.