I cannot figure out how to calculate the area of this irregular figure and I could use some help. Thanks!

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I cannot figure out how to calculate the area of this irregular figure and I could use some help.  Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

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nikato · Answer

i think i would divide it into two trapezoids. one on top and other on bottom

anonymous · Answer

Any idea how I can figure out the lengths of each side?  I'm fairly stumped on that

mathstudent55 · Answer

I agree. Use a horizontal line to divide the figure into two trapezoids.
You need to make a few assumptions, if you were not told this info specifically.
The bottom right angle must be a right angle. The two side endpoints in the middle of the right and left sides must be at the same height.

nikato · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

How do we know that the two points coming off the right angle are the same height?

nikato · Answer

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you're two trapezoids

nikato · Answer

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