Question: In triangle ABC, if the coordinates of A, B, and C are (1, 2), (4, 6), and (7, 2) respectively, what is the area of triangle ABC?
Options:
Correct Answer: 12
Solution:
Using the formula for the area of a triangle given vertices, Area = 1/2 | x1(y2-y3) + x2(y3-y1) + x3(y1-y2) | = 1/2 | 1(6-2) + 4(2-2) + 7(2-6) | = 1/2 | 4 + 0 - 28 | = 12.