Problem of the week: 29 january

Problem of the week: 29 january
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Problem of the week: 29 January 2023

Five line segments of length 2, 2, 2, 1 and 3 connect two corners of a square as shown in the diagram. What is the shaded area?

Credit: UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 2021, Q25