Find the area of the figure.

28.5 square units.

Step-by-step explanation: Separate the figure into a rectangle and a triangle. Count the length and width of the rectangle. The length of the rectangle is 8 units and the width is 3 units. To find the area use the formula l*w. 8*3=24.

Next find the area of the triangle section. The triangle is 3 units tall and 3 units wide. To find the area use the formula 1/2(l*w). 3*3=9. 9/2=4.5.

Finally add the areas of the rectangular section and the triangular section. 24+4.5=28.5.

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answer:

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

discussion:

this ones a bit interesting. given a(n) = 5 - 3n consider this:

a(n-1) = 5 - 3(n-1)

          = (5 - 3n) + 3             => but a(n) = 5 - 3n, the first term

          = a(n)   + 3                 => subtract 3 from both sides

a(n-1) -3 = a(n)  

or

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

you,

mrb