What is the area of the triangle formed from (-2,2), (1,2), and (0,-6)? A.12 square units B.48 square units C.8 square units D.24 square units

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Lambfrier · Answer 1 · 2020-05-02T01:26:06+0000

Answer:

Option A.12 square units

Explanation:

Let

A(-2,2), B(1,2), C(0,-6)

Plot the vertices

see the attached figure

we know that

The area of triangle is equal to

A=(1)/(2)(b)(h)

where

$b=AB=(1-(-2))=3\ units$

$h=(2-(-6))=8\ units$

substitute

A=(1)/(2)(3)(8)

$A=12\ units^(2)$