I need to know the area of this triangle and I would like to have an explanation because I dont know how to do it I know the formula just not how to get the height

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asked Aug 6, 2022 69.0k views

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Pbuchheit · Answer 1 · 2022-08-12T08:13:01+0000

Answer:

18

Explanation:

The x coordinate of vertex J and L are same of x= -2, JL // Y axis

Height is the perpendicular segment (KD) from K to JL, KD // X axis

area = JL * KD /2 = ((1 - -5)* (4 - -2)) / 2 = (6 * 6) / 2 = 18