Divide it into 1 rectangle and 3 triangles.
Rectangle : 3 x 8 = 24
Triangle 1: 1/2 x 8 x 2 = 8
Triangle 2: 1/2 x 4x3 = 6
Triangle 3: 1/2 x 4x3= 6
Total area = 24 + 8 + 6 + 6 = 44 square units.
