Question

Describe and correct the error in finding the area of the triangle.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Height, base(4,1) to A(4,3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The height that is shown is incorrect as it is showing the distance between A and B, which is not the height of the triangle, and simply a side. We need to find the altitude(height) which is a line perpendicular to the base. If we draw a line that is perpendicular to the base that intersects the highest point of the triangle, A, we get the point of intersection of that line and the base at (4,1)

Answer 2

Answer: height;  (4, 1) to (4, 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of a triangle is (1/2) b × h  where h is perpendicular to the base.

The base is correct - distance from (1, 1) to (4, 1).

The height is incorrect. It should be the distance from (4, 1) to (4, 3).