The area enclosed by the curve \(2|x| + 3|y| = 6\) is
Question and options
The area enclosed by the curve is
- 12 square units
- 3 square units
- 4 square units
- 24 square units
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 12 square units
Curve is a rhombus with vertices (+-3,0), (0,+-2); diagonals 6 and 4, area = 6*4/2 = 12.
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