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The distance of point (-4, 3) from the origin is :

  1. 5 units

  2. -5 units

  3. 4 units

  4. 3 units

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Answer

Since, distance between origin and (x, y) = x2+y2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}

∴ Distance between origin and the point (-4, 3)

=(4)2+32=16+9=25=5 units= \sqrt{(-4)^2 + 3^2}\\[1em] = \sqrt{16 + 9}\\[1em] = \sqrt{25}\\[1em] = \text{5 units}

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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