Question

math 7th grade

Answer 1

question?

Answer 2

we want to find the area of each shape then combine them

Answer 3

ok, thanks

Answer 4

120?

Answer 5

can you show me how you got that?

Answer 6

one of the things that always got me was that line showing the height in the middle of that triangle, I always thought it mean't there were two triangles

Answer 7

meant*

Answer 8

so what we will do is find the area of that rectangle, first 2 x 12

Answer 9

can you tell me?

Answer 10

24

Answer 11

good, now the area of that big triangle, 5 x 12

Answer 12

60

Answer 13

now since it is a triangle we divide that by 2, so 60 ÷ 2

Answer 14

30

Answer 15

so finally 30 + 24

Answer 16

54

Answer 17

That should be your answer

Answer 18

thank you soo much. do you think you can help me with a few more?

Answer 19

sure