Use a Determinant and the Given Vertices of a Triangle $\frac { 2 } { 13 }$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant and the given vertices of a triangle to find the area of the triangle.

• A) \(\frac { 2 } { 13 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 6 } { 19 }\)
• C)18
• D)38
• E)40

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