Answer:
8cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Method 1: It's a trapezium, so take the top length, (6cm), add it to the bottom length (2cm) = 8cm which is then divided by 2 (4cm) then multiplied by the height (2cm) giving an area of 8cm squared.
Method 2: area of the square = 2 x 2 = 4cm^2
Triangle 1: 2 x 2 = 4, divided by 2 = 2cm^2
Triangle 2: same as triangle 1.
Total: 4 + 2 + 2 = 8cm^2
