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A line through (2, 3) has equal intercepts. Area it encloses with the axes?
A25/2
B10
C5
D25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 25/2
Equal intercepts through (2, 3) give x + y = 5, so the area is (1/2)(5)(5) = 25/2.
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