Multiple choice

The perpendicular distance of (11, –9) from the x–axis is

  1. 11 units

  2. –11 units

  3. 9 units

  4. –9 units
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Explanation

The perpendicular distance of the point (11, –9) from the x-axis will be y coordinate of the point, but with a positive sign as the distance is never negative. So, the perpendicular distance of (11, –9) from the x-axis is 9 units.

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