Question

The distance of the point (- 9, - 8) from the y-axis is-

(a) 9

(b) 8

(c) -9

(d) -8

Answer 1

Correct option (a) 9

Solution:

We know that the x-coordinate for the y-axis is zero.

A(x,y) is perpendicular distance from the y-axis at its x-coordinate.

At point p(-9,-8), the x-coordinate is 9.

Hence, the perpendicular distance from the y-axis of point p(-9,-8) is 9 units.

Therefore, the distance is 9 units.