What is the area of the triangle in square units? (0,3) (10,6) (6,3) (1 point)

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

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

Plugging in the coordinates:

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

We substitute these values into the area formula:

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

Calculating each term:

  1. \(0(6 - 3) = 0\)
  2. \(10(3 - 3) = 0\)
  3. \(6(3 - 6) = 6(-3) = -18\)

Now, substituting these values back:

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

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