The sum of the distances of the point (x, y) from the co-ordinate axes is
The perpendicular distances of a point \((x, y)\) from the \(y\)-axis and \(x\)-axis are \(|x|\) and \(|y|\) respectively, so their sum is \(|x| + |y|\).
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The sum of the distances of the point (x, y) from the co-ordinate axes is
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Correct answer C
The perpendicular distances of a point from the -axis and -axis are and respectively, so their sum is .
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Rajasthan Clerk Grade 2