-1/3 - (-1/2) plz help I am confused

Which triangles area would be calculated using the trigonometric area formula

What is the equation in point slope form of the line that passes through the point (-1, -3) and has a slope of 4? y-1=4(x-3) or y+3=4(x+1)

Answer asap ! the shortest path from point a to point b goes through a pond. to avoid the pond, you must walk straight 34 meters along one edge of the pond, then take a 90 degree turn, and again walk straight 41 meters along another edge of the pond to reach point b. about how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond? a. 11 m b. 20 m c. 30.45 m d. 21.73 m