Question

Find the area of the figure with the coordinates, S(-3, 5), A (1, 5), L(2, 1) and T(-6, 1).

Answer 1

Answer: a = 24 units²

Explanation:

Let us graph the figure given. This shape appears to be a trapezoid. Now, we can solve for the area. This shape also has a height of 4, which I forgot to show in the picture.

In the formula, h is the height, a is a base, and b is the other base.

`\displaystyle a=(a+b)/(2) h`

`\displaystyle a=(4+8)/(2) 4`

`\displaystyle a=(12)/(2) 4`

`\displaystyle a=(6)4`

`\displaystyle a=24\; \text{units}^(2)`