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The distance of the point (4, 3, 0) from the z-axis is:

Answer: 5.

  • A 5
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 0

Correct answer: A. 5

Explanation: Distance from the z-axis is √(x² + y²) = √(16 + 9) = 5.

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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