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ΔABC lies in the xy-plane with C at (0, 0), B at (6, 0), and
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ΔABC lies in the xy-plane with C at (0, 0), B at (6, 0), and A at (x, y), where x and y are positive. The area of ΔABC is 18 square units.
Quantity A is greater.
Quantity B is greater.
The two quantities are equal.
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
y |
6 |
Quantity A is greater.
Quantity B is greater.
The two quantities are equal.
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: ΔABC lies in the xy-plane with C at (0, 0), B at (6, 0), and
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30 Jan 2019, 07:31
30 Jan 2019, 07:31
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In triangle ABC,
A= (x,y) since x and y are positive, the point A lies in first quadrant.
B= (6,0)
C= (0,0)
While plotting the triangle in xy plane, we have,
Base (AB) = 6
Height (y) = ?
Now,
Area of triangle ABC= 1/2 base*height
18= 1/2 6*y
y= 18*2/6
y= 6
Thus, the answer is C.
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A= (x,y) since x and y are positive, the point A lies in first quadrant.
B= (6,0)
C= (0,0)
While plotting the triangle in xy plane, we have,
Base (AB) = 6
Height (y) = ?
Now,
Area of triangle ABC= 1/2 base*height
18= 1/2 6*y
y= 18*2/6
y= 6
Thus, the answer is C.
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