When the area formula gives a negative value for a triangle, you should:
ATake its logarithm
BTake its numerical value
CTake its square root
DTake its reciprocal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Take its numerical value
1. Area is a measure.
2. A measure cannot be negative.
3. Take the numerical value.
_Source: syllabus Mathematics, Chapter 7, Coordinate Geometry._
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