Area of a Triangle Using Coordinate Differences

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Area of a Triangle Using Coordinate Differences

## Formula

For vertices $$(x_1,y_1)$$, $$(x_2,y_2)$$ and $$(x_3,y_3)$$:

$$2\Delta=|x_1(y_2-y_3)+x_2(y_3-y_1)+x_3(y_1-y_2)|$$

## Usage

- Used to calculate twice the area directly from coordinate differences.

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