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How many units apart are the points (0, 3) and (0, 9) on the -axis?

Class 9Coordinate GeometryCoordinate Geometry
  • A12
  • B7
  • C5
  • D6

Step-by-Step Solution

Both lie on the -axis. The distance is the difference of the -coordinates: 9 − 3 = 6 units.
Answer: D) 6

Key idea: Plotting a point

To plot :
1. Start at the origin.
2. Move units along the -axis (right if positive, left if negative).
3. Move units along the -axis (up if positive, down if negative).
4. Mark the point.

Example: (3, −2). From origin, 3 right, 2 down. Lands in quadrant IV.

**Coordinates are ordered**: (3, 2) and (2, 3) are different points.

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