Question

Which of the following statements is true for the point (3,2) represented as an ordered pair?

• A. The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis is 2.
• B. The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis is 3.
• C. The perpendicular distance of the point from the y-axis is 2.
• D. The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis is 10.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis is 2.

The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis is the y-coordinate.

The perpendicular distance of the point from the y-axis is the x-coordinate.

Hence, for the point (3,2)

The perpendicular distance of the point from the x-axis = 2.
The perpendicular distance of the point from the y-axis = 3.