Question

Find the minimum distance between the point (-8, -1) and the line y= -5

Answer 1

Explanation:

line y=-5 passes through yaxis at -5

at point -8,-1

in yaxis -1 lies

min distance is 5-1 = 4

distance is positive

Answer 2

the minimum distance between the point (-8, -1) and the line y = -5 is:

|-1 - (-5)| = |-1 + 5| = |4| = 4

The minimum distance is 4 units.