Question

The distance of the point A(4a, 3a) from x-axis is ______.

Options

• 3a

• – 3a

• 4a

• – 4a

Answer 1

The distance of the point A(4a, 3a) from x-axis is 3a.

Explanation:

Given:

Point A(4a, 3a)

Distance from x-axis:

The distance of any point P(x, y) from the x-axis is equal to the absolute value of its y-coordinate (ordinate).

For point A(4a, 3a):

x-coordinate = 4a

y-coordinate = 3a

Distance from x-axis = |y|

Distance = |3a|

Distance = 3a