Question

The distance of the point (−4, 3) from the origin is ______.

Options

• 5 units

• −5 units

• 4 units

• 3 units

Answer 1

The distance of the point (−4, 3) from the origin is 5 units.

Explanation:

The distance from the origin is \[d=\sqrt{(-4)^2+3^2}=\sqrt{16+9}=5\text{ units}.\] Distance is always non-negative, so option (i) is correct.