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Question
Distance of point (−3, 4) from the origin is ______.
Options
7
1
5
4
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Solution
Distance of point (−3, 4) from the origin is 5.
Explanation:
Using the formula,
Distance = `sqrt(x^2 + y^2)`
= `sqrt((-3)^2 + 4^2)`
= `sqrt(9 + 16) = sqrt25 = 5`
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