Can someone help me on my geometry question?

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werewolves15 · Answer

The Question is, Find the area of the question below. http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/assessment_images/educator_geometry_v16/0604_g5_q3.gif

werewolves15 · Answer

I have taken the quiz once and reworked the problem multiple times and I keep getting 24.8 which is the wrong answer. The answer choices are 24.6, 25.8, 26.3, and 27.5. I put 24.6 witch is wrong.

welshfella · Answer

I cant get the diagram

werewolves15 · Answer

thank you for trying to help but I think I figured it out. But what does b mean in bh for area of a parallelogram. I am having I total brain fart.

welshfella · Answer

bh  - i think that means base * perpendicular height

welshfella · Answer

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werewolves15 · Answer

thank you. since you cant open the link the coordinates are H-(0,0), I-(-4,5) J-(-1,8) K-(4,8) and L-(1,5). and I think I do need help after all.

welshfella · Answer

thats a pentagon - 5 sides

werewolves15 · Answer

Okay, so how do I find the area.

welshfella · Answer

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welshfella · Answer

thats a weird pentagon 
u sure you have right coordinates?

welshfella · Answer

oh one of my points is wrong

welshfella · Answer

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