Question

(0,0), (5,-5), (-5,-5), (0,-10)

Find the area of the polygon with the given coordinates.
A) 10 square units
B) 25 square units
C) 40 square units
D) 50 square units


Need help if anyone can show how they did it, it would help me a lot! thanks :D

Answer 1

D) 50 square units

Answer 2

D) 50 square units

Step-by-step explanation:

See attached

As per graph, given polygon is a square

Side of the square is:

• 
  `√(5^2+5^2)` =
  `√(50)` = 5
  `√(2)`

Area of the square is:

• (5
  `√(2)`)² = 25*2 = 50 square units

Correct answer option is:

• D) 50 square units