The perpendicular distance of the point $(-6,4)$ from the $y$-axis is:

The perpendicular distance of the point $(-6,4)$ from the $y$-axis is:
  1. $4$
  2. $-6$
  3. $6$
  4. $10$

Solution

Distance from the $y$-axis equals $|x|$. Here $|-6| = 6$.

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