Question

Pls help with this math question

Answer 1

Explanation:

it is the area of the large rectangle minus the white triangle.

the area of the large rectangle is

17×7 = 119 in²

the area of the white triangle is

baseline × height /2 = 17 × (7-3) / 2 = 17×4/2 = 17×2 =

= 34 in²

so, the area of the gray area is

119 - 34 = 85 in²

Answer 2

A = 85 in²

Explanation:

Shaded part :

• Area of rectangle - Area of triangle
• 17 x 7 - 1/2 x 17 x 4
• 17 x (7 - 2)
• 17 x 5
• A = 85 in²