How would you solve this math problem about finding the shaded area?

Science & Mathematics by Anonymous 2018-09-17 10:22:15

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In the figure, the length of the side of the smaller square is 12 centimeters and the length of the side of the bigger square is 15 centimeters. Find the shaded area. The answer says it should be 12 x 12 x 1/2 = 72 cm^2, but I don't see how to get this answer.