On a coordinate plane, triangle R S T has points (negative 5, 6), (3, 4), and (negative 2, 2). Which expression can be used to find the area of triangle RST?

(8 ∙ 4) - One-half (10 + 12 + 16)
(8 ∙ 4) - (10 + 12 + 16)
(8 ∙ 4) - One-half (5 + 6 + 8)
(8 ∙ 4) - (5 - 6 - 8)

An object is accelerating at a constant rate. its velocity in feet per second as a function of time in seconds can be modeled by the linear function v(t) = 2.5t. what does the dependent variable represent for this function? a) acceleration b) distance c) slope d) velocity