Question

On a coordinate plane, triangle L M N has points (negative 1, 2), (negative 1, negative 4), and (3, negative 4).

What is the area of triangle LMN?

12 square units
14 square units
15 square units
24 square units

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

12 square units

Explanation:

The triangle area is given by ...

A = (1/2)bh

This triangle has a base of 4 units and a height of 6 units, so its area is ...

A = (1/2)(4)(6) = 12 . . . . square units