4) The key here is recognizing that the diagonals of a rectangle are congruent, and that they bisect each other. Therefore, AE = BE, and AE + BE = BD. Substituting, you get [tex](2x+3)+(12-x)=BD \\ x+15=BD[/tex].
BD=x+7
5) The sides of a rectangle are parallel to each other. When you draw lines extending the sides, the implications of this become obvious. Suddenly, you have two parallel lines intersected by a transversal, and you probably know those angle relationships. BAC = ACD, so [tex]3x+5=40-2x[/tex]. [tex]x=7[/tex].
To find AED (I believe there's an easier way, but I'm not sure), see that AED is the supplement of AEB, and AEB is 180° [tex]- 2(BAC) = 180-6x-10 = 170-6(7)=128[/tex]. Therefore, AED is [tex]180-128=52[/tex].
AED=52°