Question

Laura's yard is in the shape of a square and a half-circle.

Answer 1

The answer is, 402m.

Explanation)

A = pi(r)^2
A = pi(8.5)^2
A = 113
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A = x^2
A = 17^2
A = 289

Now add these two values (289 & 113) together and you'd get 402.
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