The formula from Problem 59 can be used to find the area of a polygon. To do
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The formula from Problem 59 can be used to find the area of a polygon. To do so, divide the polygon into non-overlapping triangular regions and find the sum of the areas. Use this approach to find the area of the given polygon.
Data from problem 59
A triangle has vertices (x1, y1), (x2 , y2), and (x3, y3). The area of the triangle is given by the absolute value of D, where
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Precalculus Concepts Through Functions A Unit Circle Approach To Trigonometry
ISBN: 9780137945139
5th Edition
Authors: Michael Sullivan
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