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Question 3
The distance of the point P( - 6, 8) from the origin is:

(A) 8
(B) 27
(C) 10
(D) 6

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Solution

Distance between the points(x1,y1) and (x2,y2),
d=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2Here, x1=6,y1=8 and x2=0,y2=0
Distance between P(-6,8) and origin i.e., O(0,0)
PO =(0(6))2+(08)2
=62+(8)2=36+64=100=10

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