Which of the following points is the nearest to the origin ?

(0, - 6)

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(- 8, 0)

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(- 3, - 4)

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(7, 0)

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Solution

The correct option is B $(- 3, - 4)$
(C) $o p t i o n A \to 6 u n i t s$
$o p t i o n B \to 8 u n i t s$
$o p t i o n C \to \sqrt{9 + 16} = 5 u n i t s$
$o p t i o n D \to 7 u n i t s$
$∴ (- 3, - 4)$ is the nearest.

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