On a coordinate graph, points F (4,1), G (4,-1), H (-7,1) and J (-7,-1) are the vertices of a rectangle. What is the area of the rectangle?
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The sides of the rectangle are aligned with the coordinate axes, so the dimensions of the rectangle are easily determined to be 4 -(-7) = 11 units by 1 -(-1) = 2 units. As with any rectangle, the area is the product of length and width.