Find the area of the following shape. You must show all work to receive credit.

Step-by-step explanation:

You have 5 whole squares which mean you have 5 unit square.  Also, you have 6 triangles.  Which mean, every two triangles equal to one unit square.  Therefore, the final area is:

5  + 1/2(6) => 8 unit square

8 units²

Step-by-step explanation:

split it into shapes: 3 right triangles and a square

find areas:

1/2(2)(2) = 2 units ²

1/2(1)(1) = 1/2 unit²

1(1) = 1 unit²

1/2(3)(3) = 9/2 units²

9/2 + 1 + 2 + 1/2 = 10/2 + 1 + 2 = 5 + 1 + 2 = 8 units²

I got the same answer when dividing up the shape a different way