Question

Find the area of the triangle with the given vertices.
(2, 4), (-1,0), (5,9)

Answer 1

Answer: 1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

If we translate the triangle right one unit, we get it has vertices (3,4), (0$\frac{1}{2}|(9)(3)-(4)(6)|=\boxed{1.5}$,0), and (6,9).

So, the area is