Question

The area of the triangle formed by the points A(1,0) , B(5,0) and C(5,6) is ___. *
1 point
30 sq units
24 sq units
12 sq units
15 sq units

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of triangle ABC=|(1/2)[1(0-6)+5(6-0)+5(0-0)]|

=|(1/2)[1(-6)+5(6)+5(0)]|

=|(1/2)[-6+30+0]|

=|(1/2)(24)|

=|12|

=12sq.units