sketch a graph
(0,3) and (m , 0) are intercepts
area = (1/2) * 3 * m = 1.5 m
so
1.5 m = 6
m = 4
The line 3x + my = 3m cuts a triangular portion from the first quadrant whose area is 6. What is the value of m?
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