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The number of possible straight lines passing through point(2,3) and forming a triangle with coordiante axes whose area is 12 sq. unit is: a. one b. two c. three d. four

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one

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two

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three

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four

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To solve the problem, we need to find the number of possible straight lines passing through the point (2, 3) that form a triangle with the coordinate axes with an area of 12 square units. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Area of the Triangle**: The area \( A \) of a triangle formed by the x-axis, y-axis, and a line is given by the formula: \[ A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} ...
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