Question

First, complete the sentence to show how the figure can be decomposed into triangles and rectangles with the fewest number of pieces.

Then find the area of the divisions.

Answer 1

The figure will have 2 triangles and 2 rectangles .

The triangles have a combined area of 12 m2.

The rectangles have a combined area of 25 m2.

The figure has a total area of 37 m2.