The moment area method is one of the easiest methods for finding the deflection and slope of a beam using the area under the bending moment diagram of the beam. It can be used when a beam is loaded with forces or moments at points along its span. The method utilizes Mohr's theorems, which relate the slope and deflection of the beam to the first and second moments of the area under the bending moment diagram. An example problem is worked out demonstrating the use of bending moment and M/EI diagrams to calculate the slope and deflection of the beam.