Question

The perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from the y-axis is ______.

Options

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

Answer 1

The perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from the y-axis is 3.

Explanation:

We know that, abscissa or the x-coordinate of a point is its perpendicular distance from the y-axis.

So, perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from y-axis is 3.