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What is the area of the triangle formed by the three lines whose equations are given below?$$y-x=6\qquad x-2y=3\qquad x+y=6$$
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Graphical Triangle
Age 14 to 16
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What is the area of the triangle formed by the three lines whose equations are given below?$$y-x=6\qquad x-2y=3\qquad x+y=6$$
If you liked this problem, here is an NRICH task which challenges you to use similar mathematical ideas.
This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.
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