Answer:
The combined area is 54 square meters
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
The combined area is equal to the area of the first rectangle plus the area of the second rectangle
The area of rectangle is equal to
[tex]A=LW[/tex]
Find the area of rectangle 1
we have
[tex]L=10\ m\\ W=3\ m[/tex]
substitute
[tex]A_1=(10)(3)=30\ m^2[/tex]
Find the area of rectangle 2
we have
[tex]L=8\ m\\ W=3\ m[/tex]
substitute
[tex]A_2=(8)(3)=24\ m^2[/tex]
Find the combined area
[tex]A=A_1+A_2[/tex]
substitute
[tex]A=A_1+A_2[/tex]
[tex]A=30+24=54\ m^2[/tex]
