Question

What is the distance, in units, from J=(8,−9) to the x-axis?

Enter your answer as a number, like this: 42

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

8 is how far away it is in square units from the x-axis and the 7 is how far it is from the y-axis

Hope this helps

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

The distance from the x axis is from the point (8,0)

d = sqrt( (8-8)^2 + (-9-0)^2)

= sqrt(0+ 81)

= sqrt( 81)

=9