1. **Problem Statement:** We are given a quadrilateral with points A, B, C, D, E, F such that AD = DB and AF = FC. The lengths DF = 14 and DE = 10 are known. We need to find the length of segment BC.
2. **Understanding the Problem:** Since AD = DB, point D is the midpoint of segment AB. Similarly, AF = FC means point F is the midpoint of segment AC.
3. **Key Insight:** If D and F are midpoints of AB and AC respectively, then segment DF is a mid-segment in triangle ABC. By the Mid-segment Theorem, segment DF is parallel to BC and its length is half of BC.
4. **Using the Mid-segment Theorem:**
$$DF = \frac{1}{2} BC$$
Given $$DF = 14$$, so
$$14 = \frac{1}{2} BC$$
5. **Solving for BC:**
Multiply both sides by 2:
$$BC = 2 \times 14 = 28$$
6. **Conclusion:** The length of segment BC is 28 units.
Note: The length DE = 10 is extra information not needed to find BC in this problem.
Mid Segment Length
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