Question

I do not understand how to do this

Answer 1

We can cut the compound shape into two separate shapes

Shape 1
4*2=8

Shape 2
6*4=24

Add shape 1 and shape 2
8+24=32

The area of the shale would be 32in

I hope this helps

Answer 2

Find the area of the entire figure as one rectangle, then find the area of empty space and subtract that out of the final answer.

Area of entire figure: 8 × 6 = 48 in²

Area of empty space: 4 × 4 = 16 in²

48 - 16 = 32

The area of the figure is 32 in².