Question

Help please! Find the area of the following shape.

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Answer 1

what do u think it is

Answer 2

Im not really sure how to find it, I know how to calculate area but irregular shapes confuse me.

Answer 3

Draw a horiz. line thru y=-6.
This forms a trapezoid of width 2. The lengths of this trapez. are 6 and 11.
Can you find the area of this trapez.?

Answer 4

To find the area of the trapezoid, I'd have to find the area of the triangle and rectangle separately right? Thank you for replying!

Answer 5

There are many ways in which you can solve this problem, including the use of triangles.
So I won't say "right" or "wrong."

Answer 6

If you'd prefer not to deal with trapezoids, go ahead and use a triangle and rectangle in place of a single trapezoid.

Answer 7

For the triangle I got 5, the rectangle 12

Answer 8

I think I can do the rest using that technique, thank you!!

Answer 9

I obtained the total 17 myself. Nice work on your part.
You're welcome.