Answer:
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