The base of a triangle is represented by (2x − 6) and the height by (x − 2). Which polynomial expression BEST represents the area of the triangle?

Answer 1

For a triangle:

Area = (1/2)·base·height

1. base = (2x-6)
2. height = (x-2)

Area = (1/2)(2x-6)(x-2)

If this isn't one of the choices, then multiply it out to put it into standard form