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If ΔDEF is isosceles, ∠E is the vertex, and DE = 4x+12, EF = 7x–9, DF = 5x + 3.

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DE = 48, EF = 54, and DF = 48 in this isosceles triangle.

For an isosceles triangle, two sides will be of equal length. In this case, since ΔDEF is isosceles and ∠E is the vertex, the sides DE and DF must be equal.

Given:

DE = 4x + 12

DF = 5x + 3

For an isosceles triangle, DE = DF:

4x + 12 = 5x + 3

Subtract 4x from both sides:

12 = x + 3

Subtract 3 from both sides:

x = 9

Now that we have found the value of x, let's substitute it back into the expressions for DE, EF, and DF to find their lengths:

DE = 4x + 12

DE = 4(9) + 12

DE = 36 + 12

DE = 48

EF = 7x – 9

EF = 7(9) – 9

EF = 63 – 9

EF = 54

DF = 5x + 3

DF = 5(9) + 3

DF = 45 + 3

DF = 48

So, DE = 48, EF = 54, and DF = 48 in this isosceles triangle.

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