Question

The area of the triangle formed by the points A(2,0), B(6,0) and C(4,6) is
A. 24 sq. units
B. 12 sq. units
C. 10 sq. units
D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) 12 units

Step-by-step explanation:

$1 \div 2 |2(0 - 6) + 6(6 - 0) + 4(0 - )|$

$1 \div 2 |2( - 6) + 6(6) + 0|$

$1 \div 2 | - 12 + 36|$

$1 \div 2 | - 24|$

$= 12units$