Question

Find the area of a polygon with the vertices A(-1. 5). BC-1 -4), C(-6, -4), and D(-6, 5).

(3 Points)

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The side AD is horizontal( as both y coordinates are 5).

Therefore its length is -1 - (-6) = 5 units.

The side AB is vertical and length is 5 --4 = 9.

From the coordinates the figure is a rectangle

Area = 5*9 = 45 unit^2.