Assuming, ∣x∣+∣y∣=1 The straight lines are x+y=1,x−y=1,−x−y=1,−x+y=1 Which form a square withe each side =(1−0)2+(0−1)2​=1+1​=2​ Or form four equal right isosceles triangle with each equal side 1 unit. So, each triangle's area =21​⋅1⋅1=21​ sq. unit Therefore, required area =21​×4=2sq. unit.