Question

Find the area of the polygon with E(-3,2), F(1,5), G(5,-1), H(1,-5).

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Answer 1

40

Explanation:

-3 2

-15 - 2 = -17

1 5

-1 - 25 = -26

5 -1

-25 - (-1) = - 24

1 -5

2 - 15 = -13

-3 2

area = |-17 - 26 - 24 - 13|/2 = |-80|/2 = 80/2 = 40

Answer: 40