Rectangle area formula: A = w x l
A = w x l
A = 14 x 20
A = 280
triangle formula: A = 1/2 b x h
So in order to find the base of the triangle we have to subtract!
26 - 20 = 6
6 is our base for the triangle
A = 1/2 b x h
A = 1/2 6 x 14
A = 42
Add both areas together!
280 + 42 = 322