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DF = 61 and EF = 18 find DE

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Answer:

DE = 43

Explanation:

Point E is inside of the segment DF. So DF can be written as:

DF = DE + EF

In this question, we have that:

DF = 61

EF = 18

We can use this to find DE. So

DF = DE + EF

61 = DE + 18

DE = 61 - 18

DE = 43

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