In AABC, line segment DE connects two sides of the triangle and is parallel to line segment BC. If the area of AABC is 54 and BC = 3DE, find the area of AADE.

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In AABC, line segment DE connects two sides of the triangle and is parallel to line segment BC. If the area of
AABC is 54 and BC = 3DE, find the area of AADE.
Transcribed Image Text:In AABC, line segment DE connects two sides of the triangle and is parallel to line segment BC. If the area of AABC is 54 and BC = 3DE, find the area of AADE.
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