Question

Find the area of the shape shown below.

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

4x2=8

8x2=16

Answer 2

6 unit squared

Explanation:

1. Make the shape into 2 shapes, a square and triangle

Square Area = 2(2) = 4

Triangle Area = 1/2(2)(2) = 2

2. Add them

4+2 = 6