The distance of the point A(–4, 3) from the origin is

\sqrt{7}

units

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3 units

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4 units

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5 units

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Solution

The correct option is D 5 units
The coordinates of the origin are (0, 0).

∴ Required distance $= \sqrt{(- 4 - 0)^{2} + (3 - 0)^{2}}$

$= \sqrt{16 + 9}$

$= \sqrt{25}$

= 5 units

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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