What is the area of the figure?

40 ft2
84 ft2
96 ft2
can't be determined

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The area of the figure is equal to the area of an isosceles triangle (has two equal sides) plus the area of a rectangle

step 1

Find the area of the triangle

The area of the triangle is equal to

we have

To find out the height of the triangle Apply the Pythagorean Theorem

solve for h

Find the area of triangle

step 2

Find the area of rectangle

The area of rectangle is equal to

we have

substitute

step 3

Find the area of the figure

Adds the areas

nope lol

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