A(0,3)

B(10,6)
C(6,3)
What is the area of the triangle in units

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To find the area of the triangle with vertices at points A(0, 3), B(10, 6), and C(6, 3), we can use the formula for the area of a triangle given its vertices \((x_1, y_1)\), \((x_2, y_2)\), and \((x_3, y_3)\):

\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \left| x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2) \right| \]

Substituting the coordinates of points A, B, and C:

  • \( (x_1, y_1) = (0, 3) \)
  • \( (x_2, y_2) = (10, 6) \)
  • \( (x_3, y_3) = (6, 3) \)

Now plug in the coordinates:

\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \left| 0(6 - 3) + 10(3 - 3) + 6(3 - 6) \right| \] \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left| 0 + 0 + 6(-3) \right| \] \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left| -18 \right| \] \[ = \frac{1}{2} \times 18 \] \[ = 9 \]

Thus, the area of the triangle is \(9\) square units.