Find the perpendicular distance from the point to the straight line .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

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Numerator: .
Denominator: .
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  1. Step 1: Use the standard perpendicular distance formula from point to line :
  2. Step 2: Substitute and :
  3. Step 3: Calculate the quotient :
Answer
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