The distance of any point A (a, b) from the point P (x,y) is (x-a + y-b) units.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

The given statement is false as the distance between the two points (a,b) and (x,y) is $\sqrt{(x - a)^{2} + (y - b)^{2}}$ units.

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