What is the distance of the point (0, -5) from the origin?

5 units

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0 units

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2.5 units

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-5 units

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Solution

The correct option is A
5 units

(0,-5) lies on the negative y-axis. So it is at a distance of 5 units from the origin. Distance is always positive.

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