Question

what is the area of the shaded figure? square units

Explanation:

Step1: Count full - squares

Count the number of full - shaded squares. There are 7 full - shaded squares.

Step2: Count half - squares

There are 2 half - shaded squares which are equivalent to 1 full square.

Step3: Calculate total area

Add the number of full - squares and the equivalent full - squares from half - squares. $7 + 1=8$.

Answer:

8