The area is 64.
Step-by-step explanation:
First find the area of the simple shape in this case the regtangle so you would do 12 × 6 which equals 72. Then find the area of the shape that is taken away which is a triangle. In order to find the area of the triangle do 8×2÷2 which would equal 8. Finally do 72 - 8 and get your answer of 64.