Question

find the area of the figure. (sides meet at right angles.) 8 in 5 in 5 in 2 in 3 in

Explanation:

Step1: Split shape into two rectangles

We can divide the figure into a top large rectangle and a bottom small rectangle.
First, find the height of the top rectangle: $5 - 2 = 3$ in

Step2: Calculate area of top rectangle

Area = length × width
$\text{Area}_1 = 8 \times 3 = 24$ in²

Step3: Calculate area of bottom rectangle

$\text{Area}_2 = 3 \times 2 = 6$ in²

Step4: Sum the two areas

Total area = $\text{Area}_1 + \text{Area}_2$

Answer:

$24 + 6 = 30$ square inches