The perpendicular distance of the point A(7, 5) from y-axis is
(a) 7 units
(b) 5 units
(c) 12 units
(d) 2 units

Open in App

Solution

(a) 7 units

Explanation:
The abscissa is the distance of a point from the y-axis. For point A(7,5), the abscissa is 7.
Hence, the perpendicular distance of the point A from y-axis is 7 units.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from the y-axis is?

What is the perpendicular distance of the point Q (5, 7) from the y-axis?

The distance of a point (2, 3) from the x- axis is

The distance of a point $(2, 3)$ from the $x -$ axis is

Join BYJU'S Learning Program