Question

(05.05 HC)The four points (−2, 5), (−2, −1), (5, −1), and (3, 5) are the vertices of a polygon. What is the area, in square units, of this polygon? 27 units2 33 units2 36 units2 51 units2

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

Answer 2

Area = 36 squ. unit

Explanation:

According to the Question,

• Given That, The four points (−2, 5), (−2, −1), (5, −1), and (3, 5) are the vertices of a polygon. (Please find diagram in attachment)

by using these points a quadrilateral is formed with two opposite sides 7 and 5 and with height 6 (Refer in the diagram).

• Therefore, the area of this polygon is

Area = 1/2 * (sum of opposite side) * height

Area = 1/2 * (7+5) * 6

Area = 3*12

Area = 36 squ. unit