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Question
For the point (5, 2), the distance from the x-axis is ______ units.
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Solution
For the point (5, 2), the distance from the x-axis is 2 units.
Explanation:
We know that, the y-coordinate represents the distance of the point from the x-axis.
Hence, the point (5, 2) is at a distance of 2 units from the x-axis.
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