Use a Determinant and the Given Vertices of a Triangle $\frac { 6 } { 19 }$

question 217

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant and the given vertices of a triangle to find the area of the triangle.
(-2, 4) , (2, 5) , (6, -4)

• A) \(\frac { 6 } { 19 }\)
• B)20
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 17 }\)
• D)-20
• E)40

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