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A triangle has vertices (2, 0), (8, 0) and (5, k), where k > 0. Its area is 18 sq units. Find k.

Class 9Figures on the Coordinate PlaneCoordinate Geometry
  • A9
  • B6
  • C3
  • D12

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Base = 8 − 2 = 6 on the -axis; height = . ½ × gives , so . (3 forgets the ½ — it solves )
Answer: B) 6

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