Question

Given a square with two vertices of one side located at (-5. -3) and (-5, 12), in square units what is its area?

1. 847
2.704
3.479
4.225

Answer 1

225

Explanation:

Since the side length of the square is 15 units, a square has sides of the same length, therefore the other side lengths are also 15 units. A = b*h so 15*15=225

Answer 2

4. 225

Explanation:

The distance between points (-5, -3) and (-5, 12) is the length of the side of the square. Since both points have an x-coordinate of -3, they lie on the same vertical line. The distance between them is |12 - (-3)| = |12 + 3| = |15| = 15. The side measures 15 units.

area = side^2

area = 15^2 = 225