Question

Find the area of the shaded region
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Answer 1

68

Explanation:

The formula of a trapezoid is
`A = (a+b)/(2) h`
Use the values given in the equation:

`A = (17+9)/(2) *8`
A = 13*8

A=104 (This the area of the overal trapezoid)

To find the area of the inner unshaded triangle, simply multiply 9 (Base) times height (8) * 1/2 to get 36

Then subtract 36 from 104 and you get 68

Answer 2

68 units sq

Explanation:

You have to find the total area of all the shapes and subtract the unshaded.

(9 + 17) * 8 / 2, formula

26 * 4 = 104

Then find the unshaded part

9 * 8 / 2

9 * 4

= 36

104 - 36 = 68