In parallelogram ABCD, AB = 6, BC = 8, and \(\angle A = 45^\circ\). Find the area of the parallelogram.
D C
A B
Since it is a parallelogram.... BC = AD
So.....the area = (DA)(AB) sin (45°) = (8)(6) sqrt (2) / 2 = 24 sqrt (2) units^2
