Question

Calculate in square units the area of the shaded region bounded by the line


`(x)/(4) + (y)/(5) = 1 \\`
x/4 + y/5 = 1
, y = 0 and x = 0.

Please include the graph.​

Answer 1

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Answer:

10 square units

Explanation:

The given equation is in "intercept form." This lets you see immediately the x-intercept is 4, and the y-intercept is 5. This makes the area be that of a right triangle with base 4 and height 5:

A = 1/2bh = 1/2(4)(5) = 10 . . . . square units