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Finding the Area of a Triangle Using Pick's Formula

Explore how counting lattice points inside and on the boundary of a triangle determines its area.

Esercizio 1:

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Quesito 2

In the coordinate plane, create a right triangle and an isosceles triangle. Calculate their areas using the formula first, then Pick’s formula and compare the results.

Quesito 3

In the coordinate plane, the coordinates of the vertices of a triangle are , and . Calculate the area of triangle .

Quesito 4

In the coordinate plane, the coordinates of the vertices of a triangle are , and . Does Pick’s formula work for this triangle?