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Finding Area on a Coordinate Plane — Quiz

Question 8 • Algebra I

A rectangle has vertices at (−2, 11), (−2, 4), (6, 11), and (6, 4). Pablo says the area of the rectangle is 49 square units and his work is shown. Pablo’s Work Step 1: Base: absolute value of negative 2 plus absolute value of 6 is equal to 8 Step 2: Height: 11 minus 4 is equal to 7 Step 3: Area: 8 times 7 is equal to 49 square units Where, if at all, did Pablo first make a mistake finding the area of the rectangle?

Answer
A
Step 2
B
no mistake
C
Step 1
D
Step 3
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