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X-axis and line x = - 4 are parallel lines. What is the distance between them?

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X-axis and line x = - 4 are parallel lines. What is the distance between them?

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Solution

Equation of Y-axis is x = 0.

Equation of the line parallel to the Y-axis is x = – 4.      …[Given]

∴ Distance between the Y-axis and the line x = – 4 is 0 – (- 4).   

= 0 + 4

= 4 units

∴ The distance between the Y-axis and the line x = – 4 is 4 units.

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Chapter 7: Co-ordinate Geometry - Practice Set 7.2 [Page 98]

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Balbharati Mathematics 2 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Co-ordinate Geometry
Practice Set 7.2 | Q 5 | Page 98

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