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How many square feet of outdoor carpet will we need for this hole​

How many square feet of outdoor carpet will we need for this hole​-example-1
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Answer:

42 ft²

Explanation:

First of all, who makes a hole in this shape?

Anyways,

You're going to want to split the figure into multiple different shapes. We already have a triangle, so I would split the remaining shape into a rectangle and trapezoid.

We can find the area of the triangle easily with the equation 1/2(bh)

So

1/2(2 · 3)

1/2(6)

3

So the triangle is 3 ft²

Now we can find the area of the rectangle.

The measurements will be 3 and 7. It's just base x height so it'll be 21 ft²

Finally the trapezoid.

Base 1: 6

Base 2: 3

Height: 4 (11-7)

Formula: 1/2h (b1 + b2)

1/2 · 4 (6+3)

2(9)

18 ft²

Now just add them together:

3+21+18=42

Hence, your answer is 42 ft²

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