Answer:
A= 30 sq. cm
Step-by-step explanation:
We want to find the area of both triangles seprately than add them together. For the area of a traingle, we use the equation 1/2 base times height. For triangle ABE we do this:
[tex]A = \frac{1}{2} (12)(4)[/tex]
[tex]A = (6) (4)[/tex]
[tex]A = 24[/tex]
For triangle BDC, we do this:
[tex]A = \frac{1}{2} (6) (2)[/tex]
[tex]A = (3) (2)[/tex]
[tex]A=6[/tex]
Now we have to add both areas ot get A=30 sq cm
