Find the distance from the point (4, 3, 0) to the y-axis

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Find the distance from the point (4, 3, 0) to the y-axis

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We have to find the distance from the point 4, 3, 0 to the y-axis.

We know that distance from the point x1, y1, z1

to the x-axis is y12+z12

to the y-axis is x12+z12

to the z-axis is x12+y12

According to question,

x1=4y1=3z1=0

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