1. Problem: How can you find the total area, and can we draw an example? 2. Formula idea (total area): $$\text{Total area} = \text{Area of shape 1} + \text{Area of shape 2}$$ 3. Important rules: 1. If shapes do not overlap, you can just add their areas. 2. If shapes overlap, you must subtract the overlap area. 3. If the total figure is made of simple rectangles or triangles, break it into those pieces first. 4. Example (two non-overlapping rectangles): - Rectangle A has width 6 and height 4. - Rectangle B has width 5 and height 3. 5. Step 1: Find area of Rectangle A. $$A_A = 6\cdot 4 = 24$$ 6. Step 2: Find area of Rectangle B. $$A_B = 5\cdot 3 = 15$$ 7. Step 3: Add to get total area. $$A_{\text{total}} = A_A + A_B = 24 + 15 = 39$$ 8. Final answer: $\text{Total area} = 39$