Question

The perpendicular distance of (2, -4) from x axis is

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Let A be the point wich coordinates are (2, -4)

-4 is the ordinate (y)

To find the distance from the x axis use the absolute value.

D (the distance) = | -4| = 4

The distance from the x-axis is 4

Answer 2

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Explanation:

ans = -4