Find the area of the figure.

Mathematics

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alukav5142 [94]2 years ago

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Answer: Area of the figure = 24

Concept:

Here, we need to know how to find the area of a triangle.

Area (triangle) = (1/2) · b · h

b = base

h = height

Solve:

Given coordinates on the graph

A (-5, 5)

B (-5. -3)

C (1, -3)

To find the value of the height, we need to know the value of a vertical line, meaning the [x] value of the points on the line is equal. As we can see from the given coordinates, point A and point B has the same [x] value. The value of the height equals the difference between A and B's [y] value

A (-5, 5)

B (-5, -3)

5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8

To find the value of the base, we need to know the value of a horizontal line, meaning the [y] value of the points on the line is equal. As we can see from the given coordinates, point B and point C has the same [y] value. The value of the base equals the difference between B and C's [x] value

B (-5, -3)

C (1, -3)

1 - (-5) = 1 + 5 = 6

Given expression

A = (1/2) · b · h

Substitute values into the expression

A = (1/2) · (6) · (8)

Simplify by multiplication

A = (1/2) · (48)

$\boxed{A =24}$