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Question
The distance of the point (12, –5) from origin is ______.
Options
5 units
12 units
13 units
17 units
MCQ
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Solution
The distance of the point (12, –5) from origin is 13 units.
Explanation:
Use the distance formula from the origin:
Distance = `sqrt(12^2 + (-5)^2)`
= `sqrt(144 + 25)`
= `sqrt(169)`
= 13 units
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