Answer: 30
Step-by-step explanation:
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<u>Break them into three different shapes</u> (just because it's easier that way)
top right rectangle dimensions: 4 x 2 (8
)
middle rectangle: 6 x 2 (12
) (the length is 6 because there's a tiny piece that's not included in the original 4 ft length so we gotta include that)
bottom left rectangle: 5 x 2 (10
)
<u>add the areas together</u>: 8 + 12 + 10 = 30 
<u>in-depth explanation for middle rectangle</u>: i took the 4 ft length from the top rectangle and subtracted it by the 2 ft at the bottom of the rectangle to get 2. i then added that measurement to the 4 ft length from the middle rectangle to get 6 ft.