Question

the area of the triangle formed by the line x/a+ y/b=1 with the co-ordinate axis is

1. ab
2. 2ab
3. ab/2
4. 1/4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Area of triangle = ab/2 sq. units

Step-by-step explanation:

x/a + y/b = 1

x intercept OA = a units

y intercept OB = b units

Area of triangle = 1/2 x OA x OB

= ab/2 sq. units