1.   Which segment represents the distance from N to ?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  2.   Find the distance between the parallel lines m and n whose equations are
y = x + 4 and y = x - 6, respectively.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  3.   The distance from a line to a point not on the line is the length of the segment _____ to the line from the point.
    A. perpendicular B. between
    C. drawn D. parallel
    Hint

  4.   Find the distance from R(-7, 8) to the line with the equation y = 5.
    A. 11 B. -3
    C. 3 D. 5
    Hint

  5.   Find the distance from R(6, -4) to the line with the equation y = 12.
    A. 16 B. 8
    C. 6 D. -16
    Hint



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