Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

In ΔABC\Delta ABC, points D on ABAB and E on ACAC are such that DE∥BCDE \parallel BC. The area of ΔADE\Delta ADE is 18 cm218\,\text{cm}^2 and the area of quadrilateral BDECBDEC is 32 cm232\,\text{cm}^2. If AB=12 cmAB = 12\,\text{cm}, calculate the length ADAD.

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