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Question
The distance of the point (–6, 8) from x-axis is ______.
Options
6 units
– 6 units
8 units
10 units
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Solution
The distance of the point (–6, 8) from x-axis is 8 units.
Explanation:
The distance of the point (x, y) from x-axis is y-coordinate
∴ The distance of the point (–6, 8) from x-axis is 8 units.
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