Draw the graphs of the equations x = 3, x = 5 and 2x – y – 4 = 0. Also find the area of the quadrilateral formed by the lines and the x–axis.
Solution:
The given equations are x = 3, x = 5, 2x – y – 4 = 0
2x – y = 4
x | 2 | 0 |
y | 0 | -4 |
The quadrilateral ABCD is a trapezium.
Area of ABCD (trapezium) = × (a + b)h
a = AD, b = BC, h = AB
= × (AD + BC) × AB
= × (2 + 6) × 2
Area = 8 sq. units