Determine a Positive Value for Y Such That a Triangle $P ( 0,0 ) , Q ( 17,0 )$

question 233

Multiple Choice

Determine a positive value for y such that a triangle with vertices $P ( 0,0 ) , Q ( 17,0 )$ , and $R ( 17 , y )$ has an area of 17 square units.

• A)8
• B)2
• C)9
• D)11
• E)1

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