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How do you solve the area

How do you solve the area-example-1
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The answer is 45. You can split the shape in half so it’s easier. The formula for square is length x width so 5 x 5 is 25. Now to the triangle the formula is base x height x .5 so it would be 5 x 8 x .5 which is 20. Than you add them up so 25 + 20 which is 45. Hope that helps :)
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