Question: If triangle ABC has vertices A(1, 2), B(4, 6), and C(7, 2), what is the area of triangle ABC?
Options:
Correct Answer: 10
Solution:
Area = 0.5 * |x1(y2 - y3) + x2(y3 - y1) + x3(y1 - y2)| = 0.5 * |1(6 - 2) + 4(2 - 2) + 7(2 - 6)| = 0.5 * |4 + 0 - 28| = 12.