Find the area of the triangle with the given vertices. (2, 4), (-1,0), (5,9)

John Veldboom asked Jan 27, 2023

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Find the area of the triangle with the given vertices.
(2, 4), (-1,0), (5,9)

John Veldboom asked Jan 27, 2023

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Answer: 1.5

Explanation:

If we translate the triangle right one unit, we get it has vertices (3,4), (0
$(1)/(2)|(9)(3)-(4)(6)|=\boxed{1.5}$ ,0), and (6,9).

So, the area is

Rolf Huisman answered Feb 1, 2023

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