Coordinate Geometry Question 143

Question: The area of the triangle enclosed by the straight lines $ x=0, $

$ y=0 $ and $ x+2y+3=0 $ in sq. unit is

Options:

A) $ \frac{9}{2} $

B) $ \frac{9}{4} $

C) $ \frac{3}{4} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \Delta =\frac{3^{2}}{2\times 1\times 2}=\frac{9}{4} $ . (Applying the formula given in the book)