Question 188082
Let x = 0 
Then 3y = - 36   ie.  y = -12    means its y intercept = -12
Let y = 0
Then  0 = 9x – 36  ie.  x = 4   means x intercept = 4

Therefore the area of the required triangle  = ½ base x altitude = ½ (4)(12)  = 24 sq. units





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