32) In triangle ABC, D is a point on AB and E is a point on AC such that DE || BC. If AD = 2, DB = x - 1, AE = x, and EC = x + 2, find AE.

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Section4.3: The Rectangle, Square, And Rhombus
Problem 44E: In square ABCD not shown, point E lies on side DC. If AB=8 and AE=10, find BE.
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In triangle ABC, D is a point on AB and E is a point on AC such that DE II BC. If AD = 2, DB = x - 1, AE = x,
and EC = x + 2, find AE.
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