Question: If the coordinates of points A, B, and C are (1, 2), (4, 6), and (7, 2) respectively, what is the area of triangle ABC?
Options:
Correct Answer: 10
Solution:
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.