The diagram shows the dimensions of a deck. A student finds the area by adding 16 ft2 + 48 ft2. Is the student correct? Explain your reasoning.
A deck can be broken into a rectangle and triangle. The rectangle has a base of 8 feet and height of 4 feet. The triangle has a base of 4 feet and height of 2 feet.

The student is not correct (see the procedure)

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

A deck can be broken into a rectangle and triangle

so

The area of the deck is equal to sum the area of a rectangle plus the area of a triangle

Find the area of rectangle

Find the area of triangle

Adds the areas

therefore

The student is not correct

answer: y = -2.5x - 15

              (-6,0)

step-by-step explanation: