CPM Homework Help : PC3 Problem 10-62

Compute the distance from the point $(4, 10)$ to each line or point described below.

The line $x = - 4$ .
Hint (a):
Sketch this situation. The shortest distance is perpendicular to the line.

The point $( 3,7 )$ .
Hint (c):
Use the distance formula or sketch the two points, create a 'slope triangle' and use the Pythagorean Theorem.