Question

Can someone please help me on this? I've been trying for hours and can't seem to find the answer.

Answer 1

Answer: The area of the shape is 90 ft.

Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a line so the shape looks like a triangle and small rectangle.

First, we have to find the area of the rectangle.

Area of rectangle: length x width

The rectangle has a length of 6 ft and a width of 3 ft.

Area of rectangle: 6 x 3 = 18 ft

Now to find the area of the triangle.

Area of triangle: 1/2 x base x height

The triangle's base: 15 - 3 = 12

The triangle's height: 6 + 6 = 12

Area of the triangle: 1/2 x 12 x 12

= 1/2 x 144 = 72ft

To find the area of the entire shape you have to add the area of the rectangle and triangle together.

Area of shape = Area of rectangle + Area of triangle

A of shape = 18 ft + 72 ft

The area of the shape is 90 ft.

Hope that helped!