Segment yw is an altitude of triangle xyz. find the area of the triangle. z=(5,4), w=(5,-1), y=(8,-1), x=(5,-3)
a)7.5
b)9.5
c)10.5
d)15

C)10.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Using distance formula,

Height of triangle =YW=

Base of triangle (side opposite to the vertex of triangle from which for altitude is formed)XZ=

Thus the area of the triangle=

Hence, the area of triangle = 10.5 units

maximum area = xy = (16)(32) = 512 ft2

to maximize the area of the garden, the side of the fence parallel to the side of the house should be 32 ft long, and the other two sides should both have length 16 ft.'

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okay..i will pick 8!