Question

The distance of the point (–1, 7) from x-axis is ______.

Options

• –1

• 7

• 6

• `sqrt(50)`

Answer 1

The distance of the point (–1, 7) from x-axis is 7.

Explanation:

Distance of point (x, y) from x-axis is y-coordinate.

∴ Distance of P(–1, 7) from x-axis = 7 units