The distance of the point (3 , -2) from the X-axis is .

3 units

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-2 units

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2 units

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Solution

The correct option is C 2 units

The distance of a point from the X-axis is indicated by the number on its y-coordinate and not its sign.
Thus, the distance of the point (3,-2) from the X-axis is 2 units.

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