Question

A triangle has vertices at (3,2), (3,6), and (7,2). Find the area of the triangle.

8 square units
12 square units
36 square units
24 square units

Answer 1

The first option. 9 square units

Answer 2

8 square units

Explanation:

I made a graph and plotted the points.

Area of a triangle= bh/2

b= 4, h=4

4x4=16

16/2=8 square units