Question

The Three vertices of triangle ABC are A(1,4) The three vertices of triangle ABC are A(1,4) B(-2,2) and C(3,2). Plot these point on graph paper and calculate the area of triangle ABC​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution :

Let X'OX and YOY' be the x-axis and the y-axis respectively, drawn on graph paper. <br> Let

be the vertices of

. <br> Draw

, meeting BC at M <br> <img <br>

units = 5 units <br>

units = 2 units. <br>

units <br>

sq units = 5 sq units