1. **Stating the problem:** We are given a rectangle and two triangles with areas 8 square meters, 4 square meters, and 4 square meters respectively. We need to find the total area of the driveway. 2. **Formula used:** The area of a rectangle is given by $$\text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width}$$ The area of a triangle is given by $$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$$ 3. **Given data:** - Area of rectangle = 8 square meters - Areas of two triangles = 4 square meters each 4. **Finding the total area of the driveway:** The driveway consists of the rectangle plus the two triangles. 5. **Calculate total area:** $$\text{Total area} = 8 + 4 + 4 = 16$$ square meters 6. **Explanation:** We simply add the areas of all shapes because the driveway is composed of these shapes combined without overlap. **Final answer:** The area of the driveway is $$16$$ square meters.