SOLUTION: Here is the question I just don't have any idea where to start... The lines y=6x + 15 , y=0 , and x=0 enclose a triangular region. Find the area of the region. Thanks

Question 14131: Here is the question
I just don't have any idea where to start...
The lines y=6x + 15 , y=0 , and x=0 enclose a triangular region. Find the area of the region.
Thanks
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the triangle is a right angled triangle...as 2 sides are the x-axis and the y-axis.

so, issue is finding where the 3rd side...the y=6x+15 crosses both axes... you will then know 2 lengths and can then calculate the area.

jon.

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