Question

I need the area of this shape please explain.

Answer 1

130 square inches

Explanation:

Area of the shape = Area of trapezoid - area of rectangle

`= (1)/(2) \{23 + (4 + 3 + 4) \} * 8 - 3 * 2 \\ \\ = \{23 + 11 \} * 4 - 6\\ \\ = 34 * 4 - 6 \\ \\ = 136 - 6 \\ \\ = 130 \: {inches}^(2)`