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What is the perpendicular distance of the point (7, 4) from the -axis?

Class 8Coordinates of a PointCoordinate Geometry
  • A8
  • B6
  • C7
  • D14

Step-by-Step Solution

Distance from the -axis equals the magnitude of the -coordinate, which is |7| = 7 units.
Answer: C) 7

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