Segment EA is an altitude of triangle DEF. Find the area of the triangle.

Triangle DEF with altitude AE is shown. Point D is at negative 2, 1. Point E is at 2, 5. Point F is at 6, 1. Point A is at 2, 1.

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Question

Segment EA is an altitude of triangle DEF. Find the area of the triangle.

Triangle DEF with altitude AE is shown. Point D is at negative 2, 1. Point E is at 2, 5. Point F is at 6, 1. Point A is at 2, 1.

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anonymous · Answer

The area of a triangle is:$$\frac{ 1 }{ 2 }*base*height$$ I suggest you watch a couple of youtube videos on finding the area of a triangle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt5fi89gA-0 I've drawn the triangle for you to make it easier for you.