please help, seventh grade math problem

Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation:
divide into two shapes. the first one being 2 x 4 units and the second being 2 x 2.
2 x 4 = 8
2 x 2 = 4
8 + 4 = 12
The answer is 12 square units.
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