Question

Find the area of the shaded region.

24 In
18 in
6 in
24 in
inches squared
Area

Answer 1

Answer: 180in^2


Area of triangle: (bh)/2

A = (24*24)/2
A = 288in^2


Area of unshaded region: LW

A = 18(6)
A = 108in^2


Area of shaded region: Area of triangle - Area of unshaded and region


A = 288 - 108
A = 180in^2

Answer 2

180

Explanation:

triangle: 1/2bh = 1/2 24x24 = 288

rectangle : 18x6 = 108

288-108 = 180in ^2