Split the shape into smaller shapes, (see attachment) find the area of the split shapes. So first find the area of the triangles A = 1/2bh A = 1/2*2*3 A = 1/2*6 A = 3 so that is the area of one triangle. the area of the other is A = 1/2*4*3 A = 1/2 * 12 A = 6 now find the area of the rectangle A = l*w A = 9*3 A = 27 add them all together 27 + 6+ 3 = 36 the area of the total figure is 36
