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If the distance of the point (4, a) from x-axis is half its distance from y-axis, then ______.

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If the distance of the point (4, a) from x-axis is half its distance from y-axis, then ______.

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Solution

If the distance of the point (4, a) from x-axis is half its distance from y-axis, then 2.

Explanation:

Distance from the x-axis = |a|.

Distance from the y-axis = |4| = 4. 

Given |a| = `1/2 xx 4` = 2.

So a = 2 or a = –2.

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Chapter 6: Co-ordinate Geometry - FILL IN THE BLANK TYPE QUESTIONS (FBQs) [Page 6.48]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 6 Co-ordinate Geometry
FILL IN THE BLANK TYPE QUESTIONS (FBQs) | Q 20. | Page 6.48
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