Triangle Properties and Polygon Graphing

The video tutorial covers how to graph polygons on a coordinate plane using given vertex coordinates. It explains the process of plotting points and connecting them to form a polygon. An example is provided where a triangle is drawn, and its area is calculated using the base and height. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the coordinate system and applying mathematical concepts to solve problems related to polygons.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Trigonometric functions

• Algebraic equations

• Calculus

• Polygons in the coordinate plane

What is the first step in graphing a polygon?

• Connect the points

• Identify the shape

• Start at the origin

• Calculate the area

Where do the x and y axes meet?

• At the origin

• At the bottom of the graph

• At the right side of the graph

• At the top of the graph

If the x-coordinate is negative, which direction do you move?

• Left

• Up

• Right

• Down

What do you do after plotting all the points of a polygon?

• Calculate the area

• Label the points

• Connect the points

• Erase the points

What is the final step in forming a polygon?

• Calculating the area

• Connecting the points

• Labeling the vertices

• Plotting the points

How many sides does a triangle have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the y-coordinate of the first point in the triangle example?

• Positive three

• Negative two

• Zero

• Positive two

What is the x-coordinate of the first point in the triangle example?

• Zero

• Negative one

• Positive one

• Positive two

What is the y-coordinate of the first point in the triangle example?

• Zero

• Negative two

• Positive two

• Positive three