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The distance of the point (1, 2, 3) from the x-axis is:

Answer: √13.

  • A √14
  • B √13
  • C 1
  • D √5

Correct answer: B. √13

Explanation: Distance from the x-axis ignores x: √(y² + z²) = √(4 + 9) = √13.

zxyOP(x, y, z)first octant:x>0, y>0, z>0

Concept context

Coordinate axes and planes in space, octants, distance between two points, and the section formula

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