Question

Can someone see if this correct?

Answer 1

Describe a method you can use to find the area of the following shape. Provide specific details in your answer, including coordinates and descriptions of shapes used. Then, find the actual area of the figure.

I broke the figure into pieces and found the area for each piece, after that I added them together.
Rectangle (in center): area = 4*6 = 24
Triangle to the left (1): area = 2*2 /(1/2)= 2
Triangle to the left (2): area = 4*2 /(1/2)= 4
Triangle at the top: area = 4*2/(1/2) = 4
Triangle to the right: area = 8*3(1/2) = 12
Area equals = 46 units

Answer 2

Ah, I realized my mistake. I added the end result of 8*3/(1/2) which is wrong. It was actually 8*2/(1/2) which would have brought me 42 instead of 46.

Answer 3

Thank you for your help. Your answer made me go back and double check my math. :)