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Determining Area

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.0
Other Materials
By Lynne Plettenberg
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Determining Area

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will use the area formula involving the determinant of a matrix. For the area of a triangle, they will compare their answer found using the formula to the one found using the Area tool on the Geometry screen.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.0
Other Materials
By Lynne Plettenberg
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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