If the perpendicular distance of a point

Question:

If the perpendicular distance of a point P from the X-axis is 5 units and the foot of the perpendicular lies on the negative direction of X-axis, then the point P has

(a) x-coordinate = -5            

(b) y-coordinate = 5 only

(c) y-coordinate = – 5 only  

(d) y-coordinate = 5 or – 5

Solution:

(d) We know that, the perpendicular distance of a point from the X-axis gives y-coordinate of that point. Here, foot of perpendicular lies on the

negative direction of X-axis, so perpendicular distance can be measure in II quadrant or III quadrant. Hence, the point P has y-coordinate = 5 or -5.

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