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The line $2 x + 3 y = 12$ makes a triangle with the two coordinate axes.
Find the area of this triangle (in square units).

Class 9Graph of a Linear EquationLinear Equations

A24
B13
C11
D12

Step-by-Step Solution

x

-intercept = 6,

y

-intercept = 4. The triangle has legs 6 and 4 along the axes, area =

\frac{1}{2} (6) (4) = 12

sq units.

Answer: D) 12

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