Solve the problem.The dimensions of the triangular sail of a wind surfing board are shown in the figure below. Find the area of the sail and write it in simplified form. [The area of a triangle is one-half its base times its height.]

A. 8 square feet
B. 36 square feet
C. 18 square feet
D.  square feet


Answer: C

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A. {(-2.97, -1.01), (6.31, -5.65)} B. {(-6.31, -5.65), (2.97, -1.01)} C. {(-6.31, 5.65), (2.97, 1.01)} D. {(-2.97, 1.01), (6.31, 5.65)}

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Add or subtract. Express the answer as a mixed number.

A. 8
B. 23
C. 24
D. 22

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