Use a Determinant and the Given Vertices of a Triangle $\frac { 6 } { 19 }$

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant and the given vertices of a triangle to find the area of the triangle.
(-2, 4) , (2, 5) , (6, -4)

A) $\frac { 6 } { 19 }$
B) 20
C) $\frac { 5 } { 17 }$
D) -20
E) 40