State whether the given statements are true (T)or false (F).
The distance of the point (3,5) from the y-axis is 5.

Question

State whether the given statements are true (T)or false (F). The distance of the point (3,5) from the y-axis is 5.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

False

Given point is (3, 5)

⇒ Comparing with (x, y) form

⇒ x = 3 and y = 5

⇒ As we know that distance of a point from y – axis is called its x – coordinate

∴ distance of the point from y – axis will 3.

Hence, it is not true.

State whether the given statements are true (T)or false (F).The distance of the point (3,5) from the y-axis is 5.