What is the area of this composite shape ?

Answer: 53 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
so to figure this out..
1. split the shape. there will be a 6 by 8 rectangle and a Height of 2 inches and the length of 5 inch triangle.
2.then find the area of 6 * 8 equals 48
3.Then find the area of the triangle. 5 * 2 equals 10. then Divide 10 / 2 your answer will be 5
4.Then add 48 and 5 together your answer will be 53