Answer:
57in^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Divide the shape into 2 recatngles.
Imagine a line cuts away a rectangle of length 12in by width 4in. from a square of length (12-9)in. and width (7-4)in
This gives you 2 different shapes
Find their area
Rectangle one has an area of = 12in x 4in = 48in^2
Square has an area of = (12-9) in x (7-4) in = 3x 3 inch = 9in.^2
Find their sum to find the area of the whole compound shape:
48+9 = 57in^2
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