Answer:
20 in²
Explanation:
Divide the shape into two rectangles (see attached image)
Area of a rectangle = width × length
Area of rectangle 1
⇒ area = 2 × 3 
 = 6 in²
Area of rectangle 2
⇒ area = (5 - 3) × 7 
 = 2 × 7 
 = 14 in²
Total area
Total area = area of rectangle 1 + area of rectangle 2
 = 6 + 14
 = 20 in²