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Find the area of the figure below by first finding the areas of the rectangle and triangle

Find the area of the figure below by first finding the areas of the rectangle and-example-1
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Answer: 21 units squared

Step-by-step explanation: 1. The triangle is 2 units by 3 units. When finding the area of a triangle, you divide the area in half.

2. Area of the triangle: 2 x 3 = 6. 6/2 = 3.

3. The rectangle is 6 units by 3 units.

4. Area of the rectangle: 6 x 3 = 18.

5. Add the area of the triangle and the area of the rectangle. 3 + 18 = 21.

6. The figure's area is 21 units squared.

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