Question: What is the distance from the point (3, 4) to the line defined by the equation 2x + 3y - 12 = 0?
Options:
Correct Answer: 2
Solution:
Using the formula for distance from a point to a line: d = |Ax + By + C| / √(A² + B²), where A=2, B=3, C=-12. d = |2*3 + 3*4 - 12| / √(2² + 3²) = |6 + 12 - 12| / √13 = 6/√13.