Question

Find the area of the figure with the coordinates, S(-3, 5), A (1, 5), L(2, 1) and T(-6, 1).

Answer 1

Answer: a = 24 units²

Step-by-step explanation:

      Let us graph the figure given. This shape appears to be a trapezoid. Now, we can solve for the area. This shape also has a height of 4, which I forgot to show in the picture.

       In the formula, h is the height, a is a base, and b is the other base.

            $\displaystyle a=\frac{a+b}{2} h$

            $\displaystyle a=\frac{4+8}{2} 4$

            $\displaystyle a=\frac{12}{2} 4$

            $\displaystyle a=(6)4$

            $\displaystyle a=24\; \text{units}^{2}$