Distance of a Point from a Line
Distance of a Point from a Line: Overview
In this topic, we will study the distance of a point from a line by discussing distance between two parallel lines along with examples and exercises.
Important Questions on Distance of a Point from a Line
Prove that the product of the lengths of the perpendiculars drawn from the points and to the line is

Find an equation of the line which is equidistant from parallel lines and

If sum of the perpendicular distances of a variable point from the lines and is always Show that must move on a line.

Find the perpendicular distance from the origin to the line joining the points and

What are the points on the -axis whose distance from the line is units.

If is the length of perpendicular from the origin to the line whose intercepts on the axes are and then show that: .

In the triangle with vertices and find the equation and length of altitude from the vertex

If and are the lengths of perpendiculars from the origin to the lines and respectively, prove that .

Find the distance between parallel lines and .

Find the distance between the parallel lines and .

Find the points on the -axis, whose distances from the line are units.

Find the distance of the point from the line
