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