Question

How to find the area of the shape on the right

Answer 1

19 units²

Explanation:

First, divide the shape into two triangles, find the area of those triangles, and then add the areas together.

Big Triangle:

1/2bh

1/2 6(5)

1/2 30

15

Little Triangle

1/2bh

1/2 2(4)

1/2 8

4

Total Area:

15 + 4 = 19 units squared