SOLUTION: The distance of the point P(2, 3) from the x-axis is:

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Question 849410: The distance of the point P(2, 3) from the x-axis is:
Found 2 solutions by LinnW, Alan3354:
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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distance between (0,0) and (2,3) = sqrt%28%282-0%29%5E2%2B%283-0%29%5E2%29
sqrt%284%2B9%29
sqrt%2813%29

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The distance of the point P(2,3) from the x-axis is:
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The y-value is the distance to the x-axis.
= 3