Answer:
Total Area = 235cm^2
Explanation:
Step 1 ) we have our lengths 11 and 20 so we need to separate the into 2 shapes Step 2) Label and draw new shape 20-11 = 9 to show (Shape square 1) = measuring 9 *9 and another (Shape Rectangle 2) = 11* 14 Step 3) Show how you do the multiplication of Square shape 9* 9 = 81cm^2 and Area Rectangle 11 * 14 = 154 cm^2 Total Area = 81+154 = 235cm^2 You can if you like in table multiplication show 11*14 by adding a zero underneath the 14 = 140 +14 = 154 then add and show +81 = 235cm^2 It is always easier to retain a shape if subtracting to get a 2nd shape this way it saves time with subtraction and in my example only needed to subtract 20-11 = 9 then 9*9 = 81cm^2 to retain the 14 *11 = 154cm^2 area for the rectangle