The vertices S(2,1), T(6,4) and U(4,-2) form a triangle.

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

The vertices S(2,1), T(6,4) and U(4,-2) form a triangle. (i) Decide whether the order S, T, U is clockwise or counter-clockwise. (ii) Write the vertices in an order that will give a positive signed area when the coordinate-geometry area formula is applied.

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