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If area of the triangle formed by A(1, 3), B(0, 0) and C(k, 0) is 3 sq. units, then which of the following is/are TRUE?

A. k = 2

B. k = -2

C. k = 3

D. k = -3

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

With B(0,0)B(0,0) and C(k,0)C(k,0) on the x-axis, base =∣k∣=|k| and height =3=3. So 12∣k∣⋅3=3\frac12|k|\cdot3=3 gives ∣k∣=2|k|=2, i.e. k=2k=2 or k=−2k=-2. Statements A and B are true.

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