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Im stuck on this question, how do I find the uneven areas? Each unit is 1 sq unit. Please help! I am so worn out by this question!

Im stuck on this question, how do I find the uneven areas? Each unit is 1 sq unit-example-1
User Dnickless
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Answer:

5.5 sq units

Explanation:

Find the square around the red shape and subtract out the white parts.

Square = 4x4 = 16

Triangles subtracted -

1x1/2

1x1/2

3x4/2

3x1/2

Total subtracted = -8.5

Squares subtracted

1x1

1x1

Total subtracted = -2

16 - 10.5 = 5.5

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