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What is the formula to find the height of a triangle when you are just given coordinates, like in the picture.

What is the formula to find the height of a triangle when you are just given coordinates-example-1

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Explanation:

Just subtract the y coordinate of B with the y coordinate of A (or C).

so since B has a y of 9 and A has a y of 5 the height is

9 - 5 =

4

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Im guessing it is Base x Height ÷ 2? My answer is 12, i aplogise if i am incorrect.

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