Why is ½ multiplied in the formula for area of a triangle and trapezoid?

Kapil needed to buy a long wooden beam. he went to two sawmills that each charge an initial fee plus an additional fee for each meter of wood. the following equation gives the price (in dollars) of a wooden beam from the first sawmill as a function of its length (in meters). p = 5+20xp=5+20x

Ireally need subtract and simplify.(-y^2 – 4y - 8) – (-4y^2 – 6y + 3)show your work, ! i will mark you brainliest but you have to show your work.

Need same math paper but the back now i hope your able to read it cleary i need with hw