Answer:
[tex]x = 18[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]DC=14[/tex]
[tex]CE=x[/tex]
[tex]DE=32[/tex]
Required
Find x
Because C is between D and E;
[tex]DE = DC + CE[/tex]
Substitute values for each;
[tex]32 = 14 + x[/tex]
Collect Like Terms
[tex]x = 32 - 14[/tex]
[tex]x = 18[/tex]