The given shape is a composite figure consisting of a larger rectangle with a smaller rectangle subtracted from the top. The dimensions provided are:
Height of the larger rectangle: \(8\sqrt{2}\)
Width of the larger rectangle: \(9\sqrt{2}\)
Height of the smaller rectangle: \(2\sqrt{2}\)
Width of the smaller rectangle: \(2\sqrt{2}\)
Step 2: Calculate the Area of the Larger Rectangle
The area of a rectangle is given by the formula:
\[ \text{Area} = \text{Height} \times \text{Width} \]
For the larger rectangle:
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{large}} = 8\sqrt{2} \times 9\sqrt{2} \]
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{large}} = 72 \times 2 \]
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{large}} = 144 \]
Step 3: Calculate the Area of the Smaller Rectangle
Step 4: Subtract the Area of the Smaller Rectangle from the Larger Rectangle
To find the area of the composite shape, subtract the area of the smaller rectangle from the area of the larger rectangle:
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{composite}} = \text{Area}_{\text{large}} - \text{Area}_{\text{small}} \]
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{composite}} = 144 - 8 \]
\[ \text{Area}_{\text{composite}} = 136 \]