Part A) The width and the length of the shorter side are the same, at 6 yds each. The longer base is 8 yds because there is a spot of 1 yd on both sides of the shorter side, making the longer side.
Part B) Find the area of the square first.
A = L x W
A = 6 x 6
A = 36 yds²
Next, find the area of a triangle and multiply the answer by 2 because there are two triangles.
A = 1/2bh
A = 1/2(1)(6)
A = 1/2(6)
A = 3(2)
A = 6 yds²
Add together all of the area measurements to find the area of the entire figure
