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The distance of a point P (a, b) from origin is ______.

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  1. a + b
  2. a - b
  4. a2 + b2

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Option 3 :
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Given:

Coordinates of point P (a, b)

Origin (0, 0)

Formula used:

Distance from origin = √(a2 + b2)

Calculation:

Distance from origin = √(a2 + b2)

⇒ √(a2 + b2)

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

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