The area enclosed by the curve |x + 1| + |y + 1| = 2 is |
3 sq. units 4 sq. units 5 sq. units 8 sq. units |
8 sq. units |
Shift the origin at the point (-1, -1) So |x + 1| + |y + 1| = 2 becomes |x| + |y| = 2 Hence required area is = $4 \times \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 2$ = 8 sq. units |