Question

A triangle and a trapezoid are graphed on the coordinate plane shown below.

What is the combined area, in square units, of the two shapes?

Answer 1

10 sq units

Explanation:

Area of triangle = 1/2(4)(2) or 4 square units

Area of trapezoid = 1/2(2)(2+4) or 6 square units

Combined area = 10 sq units