3
3
8
2
6
Solve the following problem using what you know about composite figures. What is the area of the figure?
To find the area of the composite figure, we can break it down into smaller, simpler shapes and calculate the area of each individual shape before combining them.
First, let's identify the shapes present: a rectangle and a triangle.
Rectangle:
Length = 8
Width = 3
Area = Length x Width
Area = 8 x 3
Area = 24
Triangle:
Base = 6
Height = 2
Area = 1/2 x Base x Height
Area = 1/2 x 6 x 2
Area = 6
Now, we add the areas of the rectangle and triangle together to find the total area of the composite figure:
Total Area = Area of Rectangle + Area of Triangle
Total Area = 24 + 6
Total Area = 30
Therefore, the area of the composite figure is 30 square units.