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Step-by-step explanation:
solution,
given
DF = 42
DE = 7x+1
EF = 4x-3
DE = ?
here,
or, DF = DE +EF
or, 42 = 7x+1+4x-3
or, 42 = 11x-2
or, 42+2 = 11x
or, 44/11 = x
or, 4 = x
then,
replacing value of x in DE
DE = 7x+1
= 7*4+1
= 28+1
= 29