Considering Special Circumstances: Problem 1

Problem: ABCD is a square with a side length of 12. As shown, P is a random point inside ABCD. BL = DM = 4, BK = DN = 5. What is the area of the shaded portions?

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Key: 1. Identifying keywords
2. Looking at a special situation
3. Solve equation

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