Question

The following figure is made of 3 triangles and 1 rectangle.

4
2
B
Figure
Triangle A
Triangle B
Rectangle C
Triangle D
Whole figure
A
2
4
T
6
2C 2D
H
2
Find the area of each part of the figure and the whole figure.
Area (square units)
19
1
I

Answer 1

Shape Area (units^2)

A 20

B 2

C 4

D 6

Total = 32

Explanation:

See the attached worksheet. These calculations assume that the "6" is the length of the line segment as marked. Using the expressions for areas or traingles and rectangles, as noted, each area is calculated and the sum is 32 units^2.