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I think I have the answer, but would like to check my work Find the area of the shape shown below

I think I have the answer, but would like to check my work Find the area of the shape-example-1
User Eric Anastas
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The figure contains two right angle triangles. The height is 3 cm and the base is 2 cm

The formula for determining the area of a triangle is

Area = 1/2 x base x height

Area of one triangle = 1/2 x 2 x 3 = 3 cm^2

Area of the two triangles = 3 x 2 = 6m^2

It also has a rectangle whose length is 3 cm and width is 2cm

Area of rectangle = 2 x 3 = 6 cm^2

The area of the figure = area of rectangle + area of both triangles. Thus,

Area of figure = 6 + 6 = 12 cm squared

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