Question

Find the area of the figure. (Sides meet at right angles.)
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Answer 1

44ft^2

Explanation:

Break the shape into 3 rectangles, two 3 by 2's and one 4 by 8. (Get 4 by subtracting 3 from 7 for the left and right most side)

3 x 2 = 6 ft^2

since there's two rectangles you end up 6 + 6 so you get 12 ft^2

then 4 x 8 = 32 ft^2

add 32 and 12, get 44 ft^2