CPM Homework Help : CC1 Problem 2-25

Find the area of the shape at right that was cut from graph paper. Use square centimeters as your units. The problem has been started for you.

Hint:

Remember that area is the number of square units (squares) needed to cover a figure.

A tile figure. The first 5 rows, from the top, each have 3 tiles. The 6th and 7th rows each have 5 tiles. The left side is labeled, 7 centimeters. The bottom side is labeled, 5 centimeters.