If the equation of the base of an equilateral traingle is $x+y-6=0$ and the opposite vertex is the point $(-1,-1)$, then find the area of the traingle.
Solution:
IN $\triangle ABN, \angle B N A=90^{\circ}$
$\therefore \sin 60^{\circ}=\frac{d}{a} $
$ \Rightarrow \quad \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}=\frac{d}{a} $
$ \Rightarrow d=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a-(i)$