Mathematics
The distance of the point A(-6, 8) from the y-axis is :
8 units
10 units
6 units
none of these
Reflection
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Answer
The distance of any point (x, y) from the y-axis is given by the absolute value of the x-coordinate, |x|.
For the point A(-6, 8), the distance from the y-axis is |-6|.
Distance = 6 units.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
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