COMEDK2013MathematicsDeterminants
If the area of the triangle with vertices (x, 0) , (1,1) and (0,2) is 4 sq units, then the value of x is
Options
- A-2
- B-4
- C-6
- D8
Correct answer
C. -6
Step-by-step solution
We have, 1 2 | array lll x & 0 & 1 1 & 1 & 1 0 & 2 & 1 array |= 4 x(1-2)+1(2-0)= 8 -x+2= 8 =2 8 x=10,-6