The distance from the point P = (x_0, y_0) to the line given by the equation in general form Ax + By + C = 0 can find from the formula d = |Ax_0 + By_0 + C| / √(A^2 + B^2). Example: The distance form the point A = (5, 2) to the line 3x + 4y + 5 = 0 is d = |3*5 + 4*2 + 5| / √(3^2 +4^2).