Question

Find the area of each shape. Show your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

Those areas are: A 1 = 12,  A 2 = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of shape 1  : it consists of 1 square + 4 right triangles

Area of the square: A = a², area of the triangle: A = 1/2 · a · h

A 1 = 2² + 4 · 1/2 · 2 · 2 = 4 + 8 = 12

The area of shape 2 :  it consists of 2  isosceles triangles

A 2 = 1/2 · 2 · 4 + 1/2 · 6 · 5 = 4 + 15 = 19