Answer: A = 7 unit^2
Explanation:
First let’s cut the shape into 1 square and 1 trapezoid.
After that we can calculate the 2 polygons individually
Find area of square:
A = 2 x 2 = 4
Find area of trapezoid:
A = (2 + 1)2/2 = 3
Find area of the whole shape
Answer: 1) You forgot to change the sign over there. You have to subtract over there.
2) Just be careful while solving equations while changing the signs

The equation of a elipse:

The length of the major axis is equal 2a if a > b or 2b if b > a.
We have

therefore the length of the major axis is equal 2 · 7 = 14.