Question

Plot (-3,0), (5,0) and (0,4) on cartesian plane. Name the figure formed by joining these points and
find its area.

Answer 1

Answer:

Area is 16 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of triangle is

$1 \div 2 \times base \times height$

base = 3 + 5 = 8 units

height = 4 units

0.5 x 8 x 4 = 16

therefore, area is 16 units