If the coordinates of the vertices of triangle abc are a(3, -2), b(7, -2) and c(5, 5), what is the area of the triangle? 10 14 20 28

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Bermjly Team · Answer 1 · 2021-10-02T18:02:44+0000

Answer:

B. 14

Explanation:

Area of a triangle:
(1)/(2) bh

Base of this triangle: 7-3= 4 (look at image below)

Height of this triangle: 5+2= 7 (look at image below)

$A=(1)/(2) (4)(7)\\A=(1)/(2) (28)\\A=14$

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