The two lines y=x and x=-8 intersect on the coordinate plane. What is the value of the area of the figure formed by the intersecting lines and the x-axis?	Pick one
A) 28
B) 32
C) 36
D) 40
E) 44

Rationale: "the point of intersection is ( - 8 , - 8 ) . the triangle has a base of length 8 and a height of 8 . area = ( 1 / 2 ) * base * height = ( 1 / 2 ) * 8 * 8 = 32 the answer is b ."
Answer: B