1st:
You would multiply 12 x 16 because that's the total area.
2nd:
Then you would multiply 10 x 12 because that's the amount you're subtracting from the total area.
3rd:
(12 x 16) - (10 x 12) =
192 - 120 =
A. 72 ft2
Answer:
AC with endpoints at A(1; -1) and C(5; 3)