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The perpendicular distance of the point (2, −3, 4) from the XY-plane is:

Answer: 4.

  • A √29
  • B 4
  • C 2
  • D 3

Correct answer: B. 4

Explanation: Distance from the XY-plane is the magnitude of the z-coordinate, |4| = 4.

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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