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The distance of the point \[P(-3,4)\] from the X-axis is:                                             (CBSE 2012)  

A) 3 units

B) 4 units

C) 1 unit

D) 2 units

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] Distance of the point \[P(-3,4)\]from the X-axis = Ordinate of point \[P(-3,4)=4\] units

This is also clear from the adjoining figure that the distance of P from X-axis is 4 units.