Use a Determinant and the Given Vertices of a Triangle $\frac { 79 } { 2 }$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant and the given vertices of a triangle to find the area of the triangle. ?
(-5,5) , (3,4) , (4,-6)
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• A) \(\frac { 79 } { 2 }\)
• B)- \(\frac { 79 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 4 } { 19 }\)
• D)79
• E) \(\frac { 4 } { 11 }\)

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