Use a graphing utility to find the area (in square feet) of the region.
Answer to Problem 34E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A botanist is studying the plants growing in the triangular region shown in the figure. Starting at vertex
Calculation:
Consider the figure for directions,
vertex be
Now obtained the determinant,
Enter the matrix on the graphic calculator,
Press
Scroll to EDIT and choose
Now enter the number of rows and column and press ENTER.
Enter the matrix elements,
Press
Now press ENTER,
To enter the name of matrix again press
To find the value of determinant press ENTER.
Find the area of tract land as shown,
Hence area of the tract land is
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